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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

necrotize

/nɛkˈroʊtaɪz/ verb · British & US
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What does necrotize mean?

verb

to cause necrosis, especially in a part of the body, or to cause the death of cells or tissues in a part of the body, often as a result of injury or disease.

Example

"The infection necrotized the tissue, causing it to die and turn black."

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