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A sore or wound on some part of the body.

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Usage examples (34)
  • The lesion on the cat's leg healed nicely after the visit to the veterinarian.
  • On the face, if the lesion is small, you can do the same thing.
  • The tumor or lesion is not removed; over time it will be replaced with scar tissue.
  • This lesion is usually fully evident within 8 hours of the bite and is helpful in diagnosing a Brown Recluse bite.
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