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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 lesion
The lesion that was removed is from the part of the brain that causes moments of unfounded fear.
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Social worker Caroline Fonjock, 45, first noticed a lesion at the top of her inner thigh in April 2021, but dismissed it as a boil, nothing more, according to a report from Cambridge University Hospitals.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
White larva may also be visible within the skin lesions, Hohenhaus said.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
The hero ingredient, noni extract, helps heal skin lesions, restores the barrier function, and can even help boost the immune system.
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Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
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Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
Social worker Caroline Fonjock, 45, first noticed a lesion at the top of her inner thigh in April 2021, but dismissed it as a boil, nothing more, according to a report from Cambridge University Hospitals.
—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
White larva may also be visible within the skin lesions, Hohenhaus said.
—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
11 June 2026
The hero ingredient, noni extract, helps heal skin lesions, restores the barrier function, and can even help boost the immune system.
—
Alyssa Morin,
InStyle,
11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for lesion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lesion
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But if the stock market rally that powers the divide fizzles out, the economy could take a significant beating.
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Prosecutors allege that six of Arnold’s associates actually carried out the crimes, holding, beating and pistol-whipping the victims, and that Arnold wasn’t there at the time.
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In 2023, more than a decade after a experiencing season-ending racing injuries, Muniz decided to pursue his dream of NASCAR racing full-throttle and announced his return to stock car racing in the ARCA Menards Series.
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Pulisic looked rusty while getting his first start since the group stage opener when he was subbed out at halftime with a calf injury.
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“Lesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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