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necrosis

/nɛkˈroʊsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does necrosis mean?

noun

Death of cells and tissues in a living body, often caused by a lack of blood supply or by disease. A type of cell death that results from injury or infection.

Example

"The doctor examined the patient's wound and noticed signs of necrosis, which required immediate treatment."

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