lesion

Meanings

Plural: lesions

Noun

any localized abnormal structural change in a bodily part
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
A wound or injury.
An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.
Any compound formed from damage to a nucleic acid.
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

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

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

wound

Scrabble Score: 6

lesion is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
lesion is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
lesion is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 8

lesion is a valid Words With Friends word