necrosis

Definition

The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek νέκρωσις (nékrōsis), equivalent to necro- + -osis.

Example Sentences

• "Usually gangrene will follow necrosis unless the dead tissue is resected."
• "These included multilobular consolidation with histiological lesions of bronchiolitis with epithelial necrosis and syncytia."