necrobiosis
[ nek-roh-bahy-oh-sis ]
/ ˌnɛk roʊ baɪˈoʊ sɪs /
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noun Medicine/Medical.
the death of cells or tissue caused by aging or disease.
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OTHER WORDS FROM necrobiosis
nec·ro·bi·ot·ic [nek-roh-bahy-ot-ik], /ˌnɛk roʊ baɪˈɒt ɪk/, adjectiveWords nearby necrobiosis
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British Dictionary definitions for necrobiosis
necrobiosis
/ (ˌnɛkrəʊbaɪˈəʊsɪs) /
noun
Derived forms of necrobiosis
necrobiotic (ˌnɛkrəʊbaɪˈɒtɪk), adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Medical definitions for necrobiosis
necrobiosis
[ nĕk′rō-bī-ō′sĭs ]
n.
Physiological or normal death of cells or tissues as a result of changes associated with development, aging, or use.
Necrosis of a small area of tissue.bionecrosis
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nec′ro•bi•ot′ic (-ŏt′ĭk) adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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