lesion
/ˈliːʒən/ · noun
Meaning
- A wound or injury.
- An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.
- Any compound formed from damage to a nucleic acid.
- Injury or an unfair imbalance in a commutative contract wherein the consideration is less than half of the market value, which then serves as a basis for the injured party to sue to rescind the agreement.
- To wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure.
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