necrotize

[ nek-ruh-tahyz ]

/ ˈnɛk rəˌtaɪz /

verb (used without object), nec·ro·tized, nec·ro·tiz·ing.

to undergo necrosis.

verb (used with object), nec·ro·tized, nec·ro·tiz·ing.

to cause necrosis in (a tissue, an organ, etc.).

Nearby words

necrotic, necrotic cirrhosis, necrotic enteritis, necrotic inflammation, necrotic pulp, necrotize, necrotizing enterocolitis, necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing sialometaplasia, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, necrotomy

Also especially British, nec·ro·tise.

Origin of necrotize

1870–75; necrot(ic) + -ize

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Medicine definitions for necrotize

necrotize

[ nĕk′rə-tīz′ ]

v.

To undergo necrosis or cause to necrose.

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