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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, necrotic, necrotic enteritis, necrotize, necrotomy, necrotroph
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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

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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), adjective

Word 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)
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