lesion

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-004787",
  "term": "lesion",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "An area of abnormal or damaged tissue caused by injury, infection, or disease. A lesion can occur anywhere in or on the body, such as the skin, blood vessels, brain, and other organs. Examples of lesions include wounds, ulcers, abscesses, sores, cysts, and tumors. A lesion may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer).",
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/lesion/"
}