LESION


Meaning of LESION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈlē-zhən ]

noun

Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Latin laesion-, laesio, from laedere to injure

Date: 15th century

1. : injury , harm

2. : an abnormal change in structure of an organ or part due to injury or disease ; especially : one that is circumscribed and well defined

• le·sioned -zhənd adjective

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