Meaning of necrosis in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /nɛˈkroʊsəs/

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  1. Noun

    necrosis

    Etymology

    mid 17th century: modern Latin, from Greek nekrōsis(see necro-, -osis)

    Definitions

    1. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

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