Definition of "lesion" in English

noun

1. (pathology) A wound or injury.

2. (medicine) An infected or otherwise injured or diseased organ or part, especially such on a patch of skin.

3. (biochemistry) Any compound formed from damage to a nucleic acid.

4. (law) 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

1. (transitive) To wound or injure, especially in an experiment or other controlled procedure.