1. to cause necrosis in (tissue); to make tissue die or become gangrenous
Usage: medical/technical term; transitive verb

Examples

• The infection began to necrotize the surrounding tissue.
• Severe frostbite can necrotize fingers and toes if left untreated.
• The toxin necrotized the muscle cells within hours.
• Doctors worked to prevent the wound from necrotizing.
• Prolonged pressure on the skin can necrotize underlying tissue.