Necrosis

usgb/neˈkrəʊsɪs/
noun

The death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue caused by disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.

The doctor confirmed that the patient had lung necrosis due to smoking.
Visual representation of "necrosis" - The death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue caused by disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply

Often appears as...

  • tissue necrosis
  • cell necrosis

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Medical Severity

Necrosis suggests serious health issues, often urgent or life-threatening.

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After the accident, the surgeon was worried about potential necrosis in the damaged limb.
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Not Reversible

Necrosis is permanent; unlike some conditions, tissue cannot recover from it.

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The necrosis suffered in his fingers meant they couldn't be saved.
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Technical Term

Use 'necrosis' in scientific or medical discussions, not everyday conversation.

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In the medical seminar, they discussed the prevention of muscle necrosis.
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