Synonyms of lesions

lesions

noun

plural of lesion

as in beatings

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

skin lesions

a brain lesion

Related Words

• beatings
• injuries
• mutilations
• damages
• disabilities
• impairments
• mayhem
• harms
• disfigurements
• swellings
• hurts
• wounds
• abrasions
• contusions
• ruptures
• scratches
• detriments
• afflictions
• disablements
• strains
• defacements
• bruises
• lacerations
• scars
• scrapes
• gashes
• bumps
• concussions
• burns
• boo-boos
• chafes
• scalds
• cuts
• sears
• scathes

Dissimilar Words

• recoveries
• remedies
• cures
• fixes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of lesions

In some cases, people develop telltale skin lesions, particularly on the face. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 12 Aug. 2026

Joe Biden had surgery to remove skin cancer lesions in September last year and completed a round of radiation therapy for prostate cancer in October. — T. Michelle Murphy, Time, 9 Aug. 2026

The disease can lead to scars or lesions, which may slow or block signals from the brain. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

Symptoms of a Vibrio bloodstream infection can include fever, chills, dangerously low blood pressure and skin lesions. — Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026

Given the prostate’s size and positioning, MRIs only became reliable in providing images of lesions of the gland in the past 15 years; their sensitivity — the ability to find a lesion that’s there — is now up to 93%. — 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