lesion

/ˈliːʒən/
noun
  1. An area of damaged or abnormal tissue in a body part, often caused by injury or disease.
    • After the accident, the MRI revealed a lesion in his brain that affected his memory.
    • The doctor found a small lesion on the patient's lung during the X-ray.
    • Skin lesions can be a sign of an allergic reaction or infection.
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