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necrosis
[ nuh-kroh-sis, ne- ]
noun
- death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.
necrosis
/ nɛˈkrəʊsɪs; nɛˈkrɒtɪk /
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
necrosis
/ ə-ō′ĭ /
- 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.
Derived Forms
- necrotic, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- Ա·dz· [n, uh, -, krot, -ik, ne-], adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of necrosis1
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Example Sentences
The opposite occurred, though, with necrosis setting in.
Each of them, she says, had a BBL and suffered complications such as sepsis, necrosis and disfigurement.
Permanent fillers like silicone or paraffin have been used but are not recommended, as they have been associated with long-term complications like necrosis and deformities.
A report by the Coroner would find that Mr Cull had died as a result of complications caused by a bowel obstruction and necrosis.
The study, published in the journal Addiction, warned about side effects including airway compromise and skin ulcers - or “tissue necrosis” - which can lead to limb amputation.
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