lesion
UK: ˈliːʒ(ə)n | US: ˈliːʒən
n. an area of damaged tissue in the body (e.g., from injury or disease)
n. (law) harm or loss resulting from a violation of legal rights
lesion = les<injure> + ion<noun suffix>
- les<injure>: From Latin laesio (a hurting, injury), derived from laedere (to strike, damage).
- ion<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns denoting action or condition, from Latin -io.
Etymology Origin:
The word "lesion" traces back to Latin laesio, rooted in the verb laedere (to harm). It entered Middle English via Old French lesion, retaining its core meaning of physical or legal injury. The suffix -ion standardizes it as a noun describing the result of damage. The term’s dual use in medicine and law reflects its broad application to "harm" in tangible and abstract contexts.
The MRI revealed a small lesion in her brain.
Sun exposure can cause skin lesions over time.
The court awarded compensation for the lesion of his property rights.
Bacterial infections often lead to tissue lesions.
Chronic stress may contribute to gastric lesions.