lesion

• Substantivo que designa qualquer alteração patológica localizada na estrutura de uma parte do corpo ou dano ao tecido vivo, especialmente associada a corte ou ruptura da pele.

A noun referring to any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part, or an injury to living tissue, especially one involving a cut or break in the skin.

1. Abnormal tissue changeB2formalmedical

   A localized area of damaged or diseased tissue in the body.

   Lesão

   • The MRI revealed a small lesion on the patient's liver.
   • Doctors are monitoring the lesion for any signs of growth.
   • Skin lesions can be caused by infections or allergies.

   Sinônimosabnormalityabrasioncontusiondamagegrowthinjurysoretraumatumorulcerwound

2. Injury or woundB2formalmedical

   Damage to living tissue, often involving a cut, break, or wound.

   Lesão ou ferida

   • The accident caused a deep lesion on his leg.
   • Surgical lesions are carefully cleaned to prevent infection.
   • The lesion healed slowly due to poor blood circulation.

   Sinônimosabrasioncontusioncutdamagegashhurtinjurylacerationsoretraumaulcerwound

   Antônimoshealinghealth