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View synonyms for necrosis
necrosis
[ nuh-kroh-sis, ne- ]
noun
- death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.
necrosis
/ nɛˈkrəʊsɪs; nɛˈkrɒtɪk /
noun
- the death of one or more cells in the body, usually within a localized area, as from an interruption of the blood supply to that part
- death of plant tissue due to disease, frost, etc
necrosis
/ nə-krō′sĭs /
- The death of cells or tissues from severe injury or disease, especially in a localized area of the body. Causes of necrosis include inadequate blood supply (as in infarcted tissue), bacterial infection, traumatic injury, and hyperthermia.
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Derived Forms
- necrotic, adjective
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Other Words From
- ne·crot·ic [n, uh, -, krot, -ik, ne-], adjective
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of necrosis1
C17: New Latin from Greek nekrōsis , from nekroun to kill, from nekros corpse
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Example Sentences
Necrosis of bone may be the result of any injury, such as severe blows, or pricks and stabs.
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Necrosis of the bones of the nose may take place, in which case the discharge becomes peculiarly offensive.
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