Lesion (Noun)
Meaning 1
Any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Hyponyms
Meaning 2
An injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient had a large lesion on her forehead from the car accident that required immediate medical attention.
- A skin lesion developed on his hand after being exposed to the harsh chemicals in the lab.
- The doctor examined the lesion on the child's knee, treating the wound with antibiotic ointment and bandages.
- A lesion on the athlete's ankle forced him to stop playing basketball for the rest of the season.
- The nurse cleaned and dressed the lesion on the elderly patient's heel to prevent it from becoming infected.