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A lesion is any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by injury or diseases. The term lesion is derived from the Latin , meaning "injury". Lesions may occur in plants and animals.

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A lesion is any damage or abnormal change in the tissue of an organism, usually caused by injury or diseases. The term lesion is derived from the Latin , meaning "injury". Lesions may occur in plants and animals.

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