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necrosis

noun

/nɛˈkroʊsɪs/

Meaning

the death of body tissue due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply

The doctor explained that the patient’s wound showed signs of necrosis.

tissue death, gangrene, decay, degeneration

growth, regeneration, healing

tissue necrosis, necrosis of the skin, necrosis caused by infection, bone necrosis

The act of stopping or ceasing from some action or behavior.

A general agreement or common opinion reached by a group; unanimous decision or shared view.

a woman whose husband has died and who has not married again

Critical observation or examination.

Small loose grains of crushed rock, found on beaches and deserts.

A person holding religious beliefs other than those of the main world religions.