necrotic

[ nuh-krot-ik, ne- ]

adjective

1. (of animal or plant tissue) dead or dying:

   Treatment includes prompt and extensive surgical debridement of all necrotic tissue and removal of foreign bodies from the wound, accompanied by appropriate antibiotic therapy.

Other Words From

• post·ne·crot·ic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of necrotic¹

necr(osis) ( def ) + -otic ( def )

Example Sentences

"He's in excruciating agony because his hip bones are now no longer ball or socket, just jagged, worn, necrotic bones on bones. There are cysts in the joints where cartilage once lived," Mrs Speirs said.

From BBC

Second, the scientists found that placing RvE1 on exposed and severely infected and necrotic pulp did not facilitate regeneration.

From Science Daily

The drug supply is getting steadily more unpredictable, as more substances are found to contain fentanyl and animal tranquilizers like xylazine that can generate horrific necrotic injuries.

From Salon

Conveniently, Ernest’s personality has been wiped by a case of necrotic amnesia that allows this Greatest Generation ghost to pal around with today’s teenagers.

From New York Times

“Repeated xylazine injection has also been associated with severe, necrotic skin lesions often requiring advanced wound care. These wounds may occur in areas of the body away from the injection site.”

From Washington Times

Related Words

• dangerous
• destructive
• devastating
• fatal
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• mortal
• murderous
• noxious
• pernicious
• poisonous
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