lesion
5 synonyms for lesion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — An area of damaged or diseased tissue, such as a wound, sore, or abnormal patch on the skin or an organ.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use lesion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a skin lesion
brain lesion
a lesion on the
Etymology
From Latin laesio, "an injury," from laedere, "to hurt or damage."
Full origin of lesion →Frequently asked questions
What does “lesion” mean?
The word “lesion” means an area of damaged or diseased tissue, such as a wound, sore, or abnormal patch on the skin or an organ. In plain terms, a patch of damaged tissue somewhere on or in the body, caused by injury or disease.
How do you pronounce “lesion”?
“Lesion” is pronounced LEE-zhuhn (/ˈliːʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “lesion” in a sentence?
Here is “lesion” used in a sentence: “The doctor spotted a small lesion on the patient's arm and ordered a biopsy.”
What part of speech is “lesion”?
“Lesion” is a noun.
Where does the word “lesion” come from?
The word “lesion” comes from Latin. From Latin laesio, "an injury," from laedere, "to hurt or damage.".
