necrosis
death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.
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Origin of necrosis
1Other words from necrosis
- ne·crot·ic [nuh-krot-ik, ne-], /nəˈkrɒt ɪk, nɛ-/, adjective
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How to use necrosis in a sentence
Particularly effective are drugs like antitumor necrosis factor agents.
Immediately after being diagnosed with lupus, I developed avascular necrosis—a joint disease.
Shahana Hanif On Making History As New York City's First Muslim Woman Councilmember | Sanya Mansoor | November 5, 2021 | TimeI’ve had ultrasounds looking for unexplained swelling, and hip X-rays searching for signs of avascular necrosis—you know, outright pelvic bone death.
Did Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail Ruin My Body? | Grayson Haver Currin | January 25, 2021 | Outside Onlinenecrosis of bone may be the result of any injury, such as severe blows, or pricks and stabs.
Diseases of the Horse's Foot | Harry Caulton Reeksnecrosis of the bones of the nose may take place, in which case the discharge becomes peculiarly offensive.
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British Dictionary definitions for necrosis
/ (nɛˈkrəʊsɪs) /
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
Origin of necrosis
1Derived forms of necrosis
- necrotic (nɛˈkrɒtɪk), adjective
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Scientific definitions for 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.
Other words from necrosis
- necrotic adjective (nə-krŏt′ĭk)
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