necrosis

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Noun necrosis has 1 sense

necrosis, mortification, gangrene, sphacelus - the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
--₁ is a kind of death
--₁ has particulars: myonecrosis

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Necrosis

Definition:

Necrosis refers to the death of body tissue, usually resulting from injury, disease, or inadequate blood supply.

Examples:

As a Noun:

1. The doctor diagnosed the patient with necrosis in his leg and recommended immediate surgery.

2. The necrosis of the plant's leaves indicated a severe fungal infection.

As a Verb:

1. The lack of blood flow to the area eventually caused the tissue to necrose.

2. If not treated promptly, the infection could spread and necrose surrounding tissues.

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