necrotic
Americanadjective
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Ninety-percent of her flipper was necrotic, and veterinary staff promptly removed the dead tissue.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2026
The reason became clear: Microbes were feasting on Assi’s necrotic flesh.
From New York Times ● Nov. 26, 2024
Of course, she’s also spending less time on Twitter in general, which is a trend that started long before the necrotic presence of Musk.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2023
"On both her back and her hip, the tissue had become completely necrotic and her wounds infected with MRSA. She developed osteomyelitis and overwhelming sepsis."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2022
This object is to be accomplished by the removal of all necrotic tissues, the avoidance of putrescent fluids by cleanliness, and the proper use of antiseptic agents.
From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various
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