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necrotizing

Description:

The term "necrotizing" refers to the process of causing death or decay of bodily tissues.

Examples:

• Noun: The patient was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a severe bacterial infection that rapidly destroys the body's soft tissues.
• Verb: The venom injected by the snake can necrotize the surrounding flesh.
• Adjective: The necrotizing properties of the chemical compound make it highly effective for preserving biological specimens in laboratories.
• Adverb: The infection rapidly and necrotizingly spread from the initial wound.

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