lesion
US /ˈliː.ʒən/
UK /ˈliː.ʒən/

1.
lesão, dano, ferida
a region in an organ or tissue which has suffered damage through injury or disease, such as a wound, ulcer, abscess, or tumor
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The doctor identified a small lesion on the patient's skin.
O médico identificou uma pequena lesão na pele do paciente.
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Brain lesions can affect cognitive function.
Lesões cerebrais podem afetar a função cognitiva.