Lesioned: meaning, definitions and examples
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lesioned
[ ˈliːʒ.ənd ]
medical condition
The term 'lesioned' refers to having or characterized by a lesion, which is a region in an organ or tissue that has suffered damage through injury or disease. Lesions can occur in various tissues, including skin, organs, and nervous systems, leading to various symptoms depending on their location and severity. They may be caused by infections, inflammation, trauma, or other pathological processes. Lesioned tissues may require medical attention for diagnosis and treatment.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The doctor examined the lesioned area on the patient's skin.
- MRI showed that the brain was lesioned due to the stroke.
- In research, lesioned animals are often used to study neurological recovery.
- The pathologist reported lesioned tissues that indicated chronic inflammation.
Translations
Translations of the word "lesioned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lesionado
🇮🇳 घायल
🇩🇪 geschädigt
🇮🇩 terluka
🇺🇦 ушкоджений
🇵🇱 uszkodzony
🇯🇵 損傷した
🇫🇷 lésé
🇪🇸 lesionado
🇹🇷 yaralı
🇰🇷 손상된
🇸🇦 مصاب
🇨🇿 poškozený
🇸🇰 poškodený
🇨🇳 受伤的
🇸🇮 poškodovan
🇮🇸 meiddur
🇰🇿 жараланған
🇬🇪 დაზიანებული
🇦🇿 zədələnmiş
🇲🇽 lesionado
Word origin
The word 'lesioned' derives from the noun 'lesion,' which comes from the Latin word 'laesio,' meaning 'injury' or 'wound.' The Latin 'laesio' is derived from 'laedere,' which means 'to injure or harm.' The transition from the Latin term to the English word occurred through the Old French 'lesion.' Over time, the term became widely used in the medical and biological sciences to describe any abnormal change in structure or function due to injury, disease, or infection. The adjective 'lesioned' combines the root concept of 'lesion' with a form indicating a state or condition, thus referring to tissues or organs that exhibit this abnormality. This evolution reflects a continuous advancement in understanding the nature of injuries and their implications in health, leading to a more precise medical vocabulary.