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Lesions

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesions)

A lesion is any abnormality in the tissue of an organism (in layman's terms, "damage"), usually caused by disease or trauma. Lesion is derived from the Latin word laesio meaning injury. (Wikipedia)

Preferred Units: N/A

Scope Note:
N/A

Broader TermsNarrower TermsRelated Terms
Symptoms
Bites
Burns
Fractures
Wounds
Pathology

This term is used for the following terms: 
Bruises of organisms
Contusions
Trauma

Approved Date
18-Jun-2013

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