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an injured or diseased spot or area on or in the body
skin lesions a brain lesion
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Recent Examples of lesion
His doctors discovered that a benign lesion was growing on his brain, inducing seizures and pressuring his amygdala, which specifically triggers fear and anxiety responses.
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Don Riddell, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Some pouch users complain of mouth lesions from long-term use.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Pulling off the tape in a quick, rough motion may cause some of the skin to come off and lead to a skin lesion.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
The pro golfer was diagnosed with a brain lesion and was put on seizure medication as a first step.
—Yasmin Garaard, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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Don Riddell, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025
Some pouch users complain of mouth lesions from long-term use.
—Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, 10 Mar. 2025
Pulling off the tape in a quick, rough motion may cause some of the skin to come off and lead to a skin lesion.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
The pro golfer was diagnosed with a brain lesion and was put on seizure medication as a first step.
—Yasmin Garaard, People.com, 28 Feb. 2025
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“Lesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesion. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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