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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
Depending on the underlying cause, this can manifest as clusters of small bumps, large blisters (lesions), or sores.
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Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
The once-vibrant green leaves of her rice plants are now streaked with yellow lesions, curling at the edges— classic signs of BLB.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Key Takeaways People who had eight or more alcoholic drinks per week had 133 percent higher risk of developing brain lesions tied to dementia compared with people who never drank.
—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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Mark Gurarie, Health, 16 Mar. 2025
The once-vibrant green leaves of her rice plants are now streaked with yellow lesions, curling at the edges— classic signs of BLB.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
Key Takeaways People who had eight or more alcoholic drinks per week had 133 percent higher risk of developing brain lesions tied to dementia compared with people who never drank.
—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
See All Example Sentences for lesion
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“Lesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesion. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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