verb
- to cause the death of cells or tissue; to undergo necrosis
Usage: medical
Examples
- The infection caused the tissue to necrose rapidly.
- Without proper blood flow, the cells will necrose.
- The doctor explained that the damaged tissue had begun to necrose.
- Cold temperatures can cause fingers and toes to necrose.
- The plant’s leaves started to necrose after the frost.
- Severe burns may cause skin to necrose and require removal.