1. relating to or characterized by the death of living tissue
Usage: medical

Examples

• The doctor examined the necrotic tissue around the wound.
• Necrotic cells must be removed to prevent infection.
• The patient developed necrotic patches on his skin.
• Surgery was needed to remove the necrotic bone.
• The necrotic area showed no signs of healing.
• Antibiotics helped prevent the spread of necrotic tissue.