necrotize

[nek-ruh-tahyz]

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.).

Also especially British, nec·ro·tise.

Origin of necrotize

1870–75; necrot(ic) + -ize

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necrotize in Medicine

necrotize

[nĕk′rə-tīz′]

v.

To undergo necrosis or cause to necrose.

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