necrose

American  

[nuh-krohs, ne-, nek-rohs] / nəˈkroʊs, nɛ-, ˈnɛk roʊs /

verb (used with or without object)

Pathology.

necrosed, necrosing

1. to affect or be affected with necrosis.

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necrose British  

/ ˈnɛkrəʊs, nɛˈkrəʊs /

verb

1. (intr) to cause or undergo necrosis

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Etymology

Origin of necrose

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from necrosis

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Example Sentences

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necrose necrosed

Because over time, due to the high-energy blast of the injury, the muscle can necrose.

From Slate ● Oct. 19, 2022

The tissues, weakened by the suppurative process which the skin has undergone, may then necrose, and thus lay bare periosteum, cartilage, or bone.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

In many cases the mucous membrane appeared to be superficially necrosed, and covered with diphtheritic patches.

From Scientific American Supplement, No. 458, October 11, 1884 by Various

This process is known as coagulation necrosis, and the resulting fibroid mass, containing in its meshes the necrosed and degenerated epithelium and leucocytes, constitutes the diphtheritic or false membrane.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

It goes without saying that, in addition to the necrosed cartilage, all other diseased and necrotic tissues should also be removed.

From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks

When once this has occurred, recovery can only take place by expulsion of the necrosed parts and consequent ulceration.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

The pus content is usually greenish, stained with blood, and contains strings of fibrous tissue and necrosed matter.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry

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