Synonyms of lesion

lesion

noun

as in beating

medical an injured or diseased spot or area on or in the body

skin lesions

a brain lesion

Related Words

• beating
• injury
• mutilation
• disability
• impairment
• harm
• crippling
• disfigurement
• damage
• mayhem
• rupture
• wound
• swelling
• abrasion
• contusion
• hurt
• detriment
• defacement
• disablement
• scratch
• strain
• bruise
• scar
• affliction
• laceration
• gash
• concussion
• scrape
• bump
• burn
• boo-boo
• scald
• sear
• chafe
• cut
• scathe

Dissimilar Words

• recovery
• healing
• remedy
• cure
• fix

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lesion

This approach dramatically reduces the incidence of finding clinically insignificant disease elsewhere in the prostate, even though occasionally doctors may still do a systematic biopsy to ensure no MRI-invisible lesions are present. — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

The stages are primarily based on the amount, depth, and location of endometriosis lesions, as well as the presence of scar tissue and adhesions. — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026

It was later found that 23% to 37% of those sampled had confirmed melanoma lesions, a type of skin cancer, according to a new study published in Nature. — Dr. Yonathan Daniel, ABC News, 25 July 2026

However, a person with suspicious lesions should seek immediate medical attention. — Sarah Tomlinson, The Conversation, 24 July 2026