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Definition of Necrosis
1. Noun. The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply).
Generic synonyms: Death
Specialized synonyms: Myonecrosis
Derivative terms: Gangrenous, Mortify, Necrotic, Sphacelate
Definition of Necrosis
1. n. Mortification or gangrene of bone, or the death of a bone or portion of a bone in mass, as opposed to its death by molecular disintegration. See Caries.
Definition of Necrosis
1. Noun. (pathology) The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Necrosis
1. the death of living tissue [n -CROSES] : NECROTIC [adj]
Medical Definition of Necrosis
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