Synonyms for

Lesions

Verb / ˈli:ʒʌnz / Another word for lesions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Lesions are areas of damaged tissue or skin.

Synonyms & similar words

lesion wound injury wound sore ulcer bruise blemish mark spot defect imperfection flaw damage harm trauma cut scrape abrasion scratch burn rash

Synonyms by register

Formal

abnormality pathology injury damage wound

Informal

mark blemish sore cut bruise

Literary

affliction scathe wound

Antonyms

health wholeness perfection soundness normality

Common collocations

  • skin lesion
  • brain lesion
  • lesion removal
  • lesion biopsy
  • malignant lesion
  • benign lesion
  • ocular lesion

Word family

noun lesion
verb lese
adjective lesional

Usage note

A lesion is a medical term referring to an abnormal change in tissue. While 'wound' can be a synonym, 'lesion' is often used for more subtle or internal abnormalities.

Example sentences

  1. The athlete had a lesion on his knee after falling during the game.
  2. The doctor used a microscope to examine the lesion on the patient's skin.
  3. The lesion on the tree bark was caused by a fungal infection.
  4. The animal had a lesion on its paw from an injury.
  5. The lesion on the car's windshield needed to be repaired.

Quotes

  • 'A scratch is a type of lesion,' said the doctor.
  • 'Lesions can be caused by many things,' said the scientist.
  • 'The lesion on my arm is healing,' said the patient.

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