lesion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
  2. noun an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

Etymology

From Middle English lesioun, from Old French lesion, from Latin laesiō (“injury”), itself from laesus, perfect passive participle of laedō (“to injure, hurt”).

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