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ne·cro·sis
 necrosis
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- pronunciation:
- n
kro
sihs
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
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noun |
| inflections: |
necroses |
| definition: |
the death of one part or area of tissue, esp. of bone or an organ, in a living organism.
- similar words:
- rot
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| derivation: |
necrotic (adj.) |
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