necrosis

[ nuh-kroh-sis, ne- ]

noun

1. death of a circumscribed portion of animal or plant tissue.

necrosis

/ nɛˈkrəʊsɪs; nɛˈkrɒtɪk /

noun

1. the death of one or more cells in the body, usually within a localized area, as from an interruption of the blood supply to that part
2. death of plant tissue due to disease, frost, etc

necrosis

/ nə-krō′sĭs /

1. The death of cells or tissues from severe injury or disease, especially in a localized area of the body. Causes of necrosis include inadequate blood supply (as in infarcted tissue), bacterial infection, traumatic injury, and hyperthermia.

Derived Forms

• necrotic, adjective

Other Words From

• ne·crot·ic [n, uh, -, krot, -ik, ne-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of necrosis¹

First recorded in 1655–65; from New Latin, from Greek nékrōsis “mortification, state of death”; necr-, -osis

Word History and Origins

Origin of necrosis¹

C17: New Latin from Greek nekrōsis , from nekroun to kill, from nekros corpse

Example Sentences

Permanent fillers like silicone or paraffin have been used but are not recommended, as they have been associated with long-term complications like necrosis and deformities.

From Salon

A report by the Coroner would find that Mr Cull had died as a result of complications caused by a bowel obstruction and necrosis.

From BBC

The study, published in the journal Addiction, warned about side effects including airway compromise and skin ulcers - or “tissue necrosis” - which can lead to limb amputation.

From BBC

More than 400,000 others develop necrosis, when the tissue around the bite dies and turns black.

From BBC

The drug is not effective against all snake venom - but the scientists say it could be cheaper and more flexible than existing antivenoms, many of which work against only a single snake species and cannot prevent necrosis.

From BBC

Related Words

• decease
• demise
• dying
• expiration
• loss of life
• passing