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
• bruise
• scar
• affliction
• strain
• 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

The researchers also found that AI’s strength in flagging cancerous lesions didn’t carry over to naming the correct diagnosis among many possibilities. — Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026

The tricky thing is, other common conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol can harm the tiny blood vessels of the brain and create spots that mirror or obscure MS lesions, Kurz said. — Erica Sloan, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2026

Migraines are also a possible diagnosis, because migraine can cause lesions and other neurological symptoms. — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026

Doctors will look for damage in the form of lesions in different areas of the central nervous system, according to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (NMSS). — ABC News, 20 Oct. 2026