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necrosis

[ nuh-kroh-sis, ne- ]
/ nəˈkroʊ sɪs, nɛ- /
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noun
death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.

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Origin of necrosis

First recorded in 1655–65; from New Latin, from Greek nékrōsis “mortification, state of death”; see origin at necr-, -osis

OTHER WORDS FROM necrosis

ne·crot·ic [nuh-krot-ik, ne-], /nəˈkrɒt ɪk, nɛ-/, adjective

Words nearby necrosis

necrophorous, necropolis, necropsy, necroscopy, necrose, necrosis, necrospermia, necrotic, necrotic cirrhosis, necrotic enteritis, necrotic inflammation
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Words related to necrosis

dying, decease, demise, expiration, passing, accident, casualty, disaster, mortality, cessation, curtains, end, euthanasia, extermination, extinction, finis, finish, oblivion, quietus, release

How to use necrosis in a sentence

  • I’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 Online

  • Necrosis 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 Reeks

  • Necrosis of the bones of the nose may take place, in which case the discharge becomes peculiarly offensive.

    Manual of Surgery|Alexis Thomson and Alexander Miles

British Dictionary definitions for necrosis

necrosis
/ (nɛˈkrəʊsɪs) /
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

Derived forms of necrosis

necrotic (nɛˈkrɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for necrosis

C17: New Latin from Greek nekrōsis, from nekroun to kill, from nekros corpse
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for necrosis

necrosis
[ nə-krō′sĭs ]
n. pl. ne•cro•ses (-sēz′)
Death of cells or tissues through injury or disease, especially in a localized area of the body.

Other words from necrosis

ne•crot′ic (-krŏt′ĭk) adj.
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Scientific definitions for necrosis

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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