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lesions

/ˈliʒənz/

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noun

A wound or injury.

Examples :

"The athlete suffered several lesions on his arm during the intense training session. "

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noun

An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.

Examples :

"The doctor examined the child's skin and found several red, itchy lesions on his arm. "

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noun

Any compound formed from damage to a nucleic acid.

Examples :

"Ultraviolet radiation from the sun can cause lesions in skin cell DNA, potentially leading to mutations. "

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noun

Examples :

"Maria felt she had suffered lesions when she unknowingly sold her grandmother's antique vase for $50, unaware it was actually worth over $1,000, and is now considering legal action to cancel the sale. "

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verb

To wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure.

Examples :

"Scientists lesioned the brains of laboratory mice to study the effect on their memory. "