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an injured or diseased spot or area on or in the body
skin lesions a brain lesion
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Recent Examples of lesions
Second, the inflammation can continue because the lesions are still physically present.
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Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Follow-up MRIs during the next several years showed no new lesions on my brain or my spine.
—Lucinda Rosenfeld, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
It may be yellowed, have dark spots or sunken lesions, Kondrat says.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
In September, Biden underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer lesions—a procedure his physician said removed all cancerous tissue, requiring no further treatment.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
CCMs are lesions in the brain that occur when the cells that make up blood vessels undergo uncontrolled growth.
—Richard J. Price, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
According to results from a Sunday procedure to have skin lesions removed, doctors found squamous cell carcinoma, which starts in cells in the middle and outer layers of the skin.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Bolsonaro underwent a series of medical treatments in Brasilia on Sunday, including laboratory tests and surgical removal of skin lesions.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Symptoms of the infection include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, dangerously low blood pressure and blistering lesions.
—Mollye Barrows, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Tabitha Britt, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 2025
Follow-up MRIs during the next several years showed no new lesions on my brain or my spine.
—Lucinda Rosenfeld, New Yorker, 25 Oct. 2025
It may be yellowed, have dark spots or sunken lesions, Kondrat says.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2025
In September, Biden underwent Mohs surgery to remove skin cancer lesions—a procedure his physician said removed all cancerous tissue, requiring no further treatment.
—Gabe Whisnant, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Oct. 2025
CCMs are lesions in the brain that occur when the cells that make up blood vessels undergo uncontrolled growth.
—Richard J. Price, The Conversation, 15 Oct. 2025
According to results from a Sunday procedure to have skin lesions removed, doctors found squamous cell carcinoma, which starts in cells in the middle and outer layers of the skin.
—Michael Rios, CNN Money, 17 Sep. 2025
Bolsonaro underwent a series of medical treatments in Brasilia on Sunday, including laboratory tests and surgical removal of skin lesions.
—Reuters, NBC news, 16 Sep. 2025
Symptoms of the infection include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, dangerously low blood pressure and blistering lesions.
—Mollye Barrows, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesions
Noun
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But experiences similar to what Khaled shared—including extended kneeling, beatings, attacks by military dogs, and a lack of medical care—have been reported by human-rights groups, the United Nations, and news organizations.—
Mosab Abu Toha,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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From at least 1985 to 2005, the Latin Kings terrorized Milwaukee's south side through shootings, beatings, kidnappings, arson, drug dealing and other crimes, according to court documents.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The affidavit said that the victim suffered minor injuries, including a bruise on her left eye and scratches on the right side of her neck.—
Rachel DeSantis,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Ong received emergency medical care but ultimately succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, officials said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Lesions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesions. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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