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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
This is a form of TB that also causes neck swelling and lesions, a condition called scrofula.
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Karen Dobos, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
It was successfully treated but the parasite caused permanent brain lesions leading to gradual degeneration that affected her coordination, mobility, and motor skills.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
Now a new study published in the journal Neurology has found that having eight or more alcoholic drinks per week raises the risk of developing brain lesions — areas of abnormal or damaged tissue associated with dementia.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
All of these people might have weaker immune systems or are more prone to skin sores or lesions—a main risk factor for invasive strep.
—Alice Park, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Karen Dobos, The Conversation, 6 Mar. 2025
It was successfully treated but the parasite caused permanent brain lesions leading to gradual degeneration that affected her coordination, mobility, and motor skills.
—Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2025
Now a new study published in the journal Neurology has found that having eight or more alcoholic drinks per week raises the risk of developing brain lesions — areas of abnormal or damaged tissue associated with dementia.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 10 Apr. 2025
All of these people might have weaker immune systems or are more prone to skin sores or lesions—a main risk factor for invasive strep.
—Alice Park, Time, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesion
Noun
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Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man, was hospitalized in critical condition after the arrest and died three days later from injuries sustained during the beating.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Release of video of the beating sparked protests and vigils across the nation and calls for change within the Memphis Police Department.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Noun
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Magen David Adom, Israel's emergency services, said in a statement that eight people had been transported with injuries to two local hospitals.—
Dragana Jovanovic,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
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The Padres have dealt with several injuries to key players this season.—
Steve Berman,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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“Lesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesion. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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