Necrosis

necrose

Definition: Meaning of, necrosis in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / nɛˈkrəʊsɪs /

Word Forms:

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necrosis	necroses

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necrosis used in phrases

mumification necrosis (noun)
1. pathology gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown colour
progressive emphysematous necrosis (noun)
1. pathology a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
tumor necrosis factor (noun)
1. as in rheumatoid arthritis monocytes and macrophages a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells ; has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation
tumour necrosis factor (noun)
1. as in rheumatoid arthritis monocytes and macrophages a proinflammatory cytokine that is produced by white blood cells ; has an antineoplastic effect but causes inflammation
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Pronunciation: əbˈtʌnd

Parts of Speech: verb

reduce the edge or violence of

necrotic