Necrotic
Adjective
Relating to necrosis, which is the death of body tissue.
The doctor explained that the necrotic tissue needed to be removed.
Usage tips
Formal
necrotic tissue, necrotic cells, necrotic infection
Adjective
Relating to necrosis, which is the death of body tissue.
The doctor explained that the necrotic tissue needed to be removed.
Usage tips
Formal
necrotic tissue, necrotic cells, necrotic infection
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used primarily in a medical context to describe tissue death
Doctors use 'necrotic' to refer to damaged tissue.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Use
The term can also be used metaphorically in literature to describe lifeless ideas or environments
The author's depiction of a necrotic society highlighted the decay of morals.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Necrotic often carries a negative connotation, suggesting harm or deterioration
The necrotic development of the area reflected years of neglect.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used primarily in a medical context to describe tissue death
Doctors use 'necrotic' to refer to damaged tissue.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Use
The term can also be used metaphorically in literature to describe lifeless ideas or environments
The author's depiction of a necrotic society highlighted the decay of morals.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Necrotic often carries a negative connotation, suggesting harm or deterioration
The necrotic development of the area reflected years of neglect.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Used primarily in a medical context to describe tissue death
Doctors use 'necrotic' to refer to damaged tissue.
Pro Tip 2/3Literary Use
The term can also be used metaphorically in literature to describe lifeless ideas or environments
The author's depiction of a necrotic society highlighted the decay of morals.
Pro Tip 3/3Negative Connotation
Necrotic often carries a negative connotation, suggesting harm or deterioration
The necrotic development of the area reflected years of neglect.
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