Lesion
A lesion is a non-specific term referring to abnormal tissue in the body. It can be caused by any disease process including trauma (physical, chemical, electrical), infection, neoplasm, metabolic and autoimmune.
Related Topics:
Tissue - Trauma - Infection - Neoplasm
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Not all lesions require treatment.
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Lesions can also be inflicted intentionally during surgery, for example to specific regions of the brain to treat epilepsy.
Related Topics:
Surgery - Brain - Epilepsy
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Lesion is derived from a Latin word which means "injury."
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