Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
necrose
verb
/nɛkˈroʊs/
Definition
To undergo necrosis; to become necrotic, which refers to the death of cells or tissues in a living organism.
Examples
- The tissue may necrose if the blood supply is cut off.
- In certain chronic diseases, parts of the tissue can necrose, leading to severe complications.
Meaning
The process in which healthy cells die, often due to disease, injury, or lack of blood flow.
Synonyms
- Decaying
- Decomposing
- Dying
- Putrefying
