lesion
Sign in to saveA lesion is any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by injury or diseases. The term lesion is derived from the Latin , meaning "injury". Lesions may occur in plants and animals.
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- Lesion
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Encyclopedic overview
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- Types
- Location
- Cause and behavior
- Size and shape
- Research using lesions
- Research with humans
- Research with animals
- Notable lesions
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A lesion is any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by injury or diseases. The term lesion is derived from the Latin , meaning "injury". Lesions may occur in plants and animals.
== Types ==
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