Word
necrosis
Phoneticsnecro·sis
US/nəˈkɹoʊsəs/
UK/nɛkɹˈəʊsɪs/
Definition
n. the death of cells or tissues in the body that is not caused by a disease or injury. It often happens when the blood supply to an area is cut off.
n. the death of cells or tissues in an organism, typically as a result of disease, injury, or lack of blood supply. It is a form of cell death that is not a programmed process.
Examples
“The doctor explained that the necrosis was caused by a blocked artery.”
“The rapid onset of necrosis in the muscle tissue indicated a severe lack of oxygen, necessitating immediate intervention to prevent systemic complications.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor explained that the necrosis was caused by a blocked artery.”
complex
“The rapid onset of necrosis in the muscle tissue indicated a severe lack of oxygen, necessitating immediate intervention to prevent systemic complications.”
Real-World Examples
“He recalls seeing men with "skin necrosis, where an area of the skin dies off it turns very black and then it sort of sloughs off.” Etymology
From Ancient Greek νέκρωσις (nékrōsis), equivalent to necro- + -osis.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.