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lesion

The correct spelling is lesion.

How to pronounce lesion

noun

IPA: /ˈliːʒən/

Say it like: Lez-hon

The correct spelling is lesion. A wound or injury.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A wound or injury.
  2. 2.An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.
  3. 3.Any compound formed from damage to a nucleic acid.
  4. 4.Injury or an unfair imbalance in a commutative contract wherein the consideration is less than half of the market value, which then serves as a basis for the injured party to sue to rescind the agreement.

verb

  1. 1.To wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure.

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