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Necrosis

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Definition

Necrosis is the death of body tissue, usually due to an injury or disease.

Synonyms & similar words

gangrene sphacelus mortification decay gangrene rot putrefaction mortification death destruction atrophy deterioration breakdown degeneration devitalization necrobiosis perishing spoiling wasting withering extinction demise passing

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