necrotize

[ nek-ruh-tahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, nec·ro·tized, nec·ro·tiz·ing.

1. to undergo necrosis.

verb (used with object)

, nec·ro·tized, nec·ro·tiz·ing.

1. to cause necrosis in (a tissue, an organ, etc.).

Word History and Origins

Origin of necrotize¹

1870–75; necrot(ic) ( def ) + -ize

Example Sentences

However, that can make things worse, causing the wounds to necrotize, or essentially rot on the body, often requiring amputation.

From Salon

Ominously in the present day Anthony's bee sting starts to necrotize his flesh, crawling from his hand up his arm and transforming his skin into a honeycomb of scars.

From Salon