Lesion Lesion

Lesion - Definition and Overview

Related Words: Abscess, Ache, Blain, Blister, Blow, Boil, Break, Bubo, Bulla, Bunion, Burn, Canker, Carbuncle, Chancre, Chancroid, Check, Chilblain, Chip, Concussion

A lesion is a non-specific term referring to abnormal tissue in the body. It can be caused by any disease process including trauma (physical, chemical, electrical), infection, neoplasm, metabolic and autoimmune.

Not all lesions require treatment.

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