Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence.
The physician noticed several discrete legions growing on the patient's body.

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Discrete: distinct, separate.
A cheetah has several discrete spots.
Contagious means that a disease is capable of spreading from one person to another.
I think my cough is contagious. I don't want to come over and get you sick too.
External means outside of the body. In the context of the sentence, the legions are likely on the outside of the patient's body; however, separate is our best answer as it is the definition of discrete.

Select the Meaning of the Underlined Word in the Sentence