necrosis

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

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

Etymology

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

In classic literature

Synonyms

mortification, gangrene, sphacelus

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