necrose

[ nuh-krohs, ne-, nek-rohs ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Pathology.

, ne·crosed, ne·cros·ing.

1. to affect or be affected with necrosis.

necrose

/ ˈnɛkrəʊs; nɛˈkrəʊs /

verb

1. intr to cause or undergo necrosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of necrose¹

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from necrosis

Word History and Origins

Origin of necrose¹

C19: back formation from necrosis

Example Sentences

Limited necroses with characteristic cheesy appearances are of frequent occurrence.

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In the pulmonary and carotid arteries, in the vena cavas and myocardium, there were extensive necroses and hyaline degeneration.

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This process is known as coagulation necrosis, and the resulting fibroid mass, containing in its meshes the necrosed and degenerated epithelium and leucocytes, constitutes the diphtheritic or false membrane.

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The ulcerations, necroses, perforations and hemorrhages are most frequently found in the last twelve inches of the small intestine, and may extend into the large intestine.

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In cases of whitlow in which the distal phalanx alone has necrosed, removal of the necrosed bone by forceps is generally all that is necessary.

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