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Noun: necrosis  ne'krow-sis
  1. The localized death of living cells, as from infection or the interruption of blood supply
    "Frostbite can lead to tissue necrosis if left untreated";
    - mortification, gangrene, sphacelus

Type of: death

Encyclopedia: Necrosis