necrosis

[ nuh-kroh-sis, ne- ]

/ nəˈkroʊ sɪs, nɛ- /

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noun

death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.

Nearby words

necrophorous, necropolis, necropsy, necroscopy, necrose, necrosis, necrospermia, necrotic cirrhosis, necrotic enteritis, necrotic inflammation, necrotic pulp

Origin of necrosis

1655–65; < New Latin < Greek nékrōsis mortification, state of death. See necr(o)-, -osis

Related forms

ne·crot·ic

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

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Examples from the Web for necrosis

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

necrotic (nɛˈkrɒtɪk), adjective

Word Origin for necrosis

C17: New Latin from Greek nekrōsis, from nekroun to kill, from nekros corpse

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Medicine 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.

Related forms

ne•crot′ic (-krŏt′ĭk) adj.

Science 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.

Related forms

necrotic adjective (nə-krŏt′ĭk)