necrose

[ nuh-krohs, ne-, nek-rohs ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Pathology.

, ne·crosed, ne·cros·ing.

1. to affect or be affected with necrosis.

necrose

/ ˈnɛkrəʊs; nɛˈkrəʊs /

verb

1. intr to cause or undergo necrosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of necrose¹

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from necrosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of necrose¹

C19: back formation from necrosis