lesion
US /ˈliː.ʒən/
UK /ˈliː.ʒən/

1.
lésion, blessure, atteinte
a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumor
:
•
The doctor identified a small lesion on the patient's skin.
Le médecin a identifié une petite lésion sur la peau du patient.
•
Brain lesions can affect cognitive function.
Les lésions cérébrales peuvent affecter la fonction cognitive.