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Necrosis Definition & Meaning

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

"Necrosis" in song lyrics

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  • "osteoradial necrosis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "natural cures avascular necrosis"
    AOL — AOL
  • "cancer and necrosis"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does necrosis mean?
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
What part of speech is necrosis?
Necrosis is a noun.

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