lesion
nounUK /ˈliːʒn/
US /ˈliːʒn/
A lesion is a hurt or damaged spot on the body, like a cut or a bruise.
The doctor looked at the lesion on his arm and said it would heal soon.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. An area of damaged tissue inside the body, such as in the brain or lungs.
The scan showed a small lesion on her lung.
3. A change in a plant's tissue caused by disease or harm.
The farmer noticed a brown lesion on the leaves of the tomato plant.
4. Any harm or damage to a part of something, not just living things.
Engineers found a lesion in the metal pipe.