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an injured or diseased spot or area on or in the body
skin lesions a brain lesion
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Recent Examples of lesion
The resulting lesions, or scar tissue, disrupt communication between nerves and the brain.
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Cynthia Sanz, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
But a skilled reader of lesions can sense which is which and predict the potential course if untreated.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Sure, there are spot treatments with acne-targeting ingredients such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which can help diminish the swelling and size of lesions.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
This product includes high doses of vitamin B6, which may cause skin lesions, sun sensitivity, and nausea.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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Cynthia Sanz, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
But a skilled reader of lesions can sense which is which and predict the potential course if untreated.
—Adam Gopnik, The New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2024
Sure, there are spot treatments with acne-targeting ingredients such as salicylic acid and benzoyl peroxide, which can help diminish the swelling and size of lesions.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 14 Oct. 2024
This product includes high doses of vitamin B6, which may cause skin lesions, sun sensitivity, and nausea.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Lesion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lesion. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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