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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
OTHER WORDS FROM necrosis
ne·crot·ic [nuh-krot-ik, ne-], /nəˈkrɒt ɪk, nɛ-/, adjectiveWords nearby necrosis
necrophorous, necropolis, necropsy, necroscopy, necrose, necrosis, necrotic, necrotic enteritis, necrotize, necrotomy, necrotroph
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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), adjectiveWord Origin for necrosis
C17: New Latin from Greek nekrōsis, from nekroun to kill, from nekros corpse
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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)The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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