1. causing or characterized by the death of cells or tissue
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with necrotizing fasciitis, a serious bacterial infection.
• Necrotizing enterocolitis is a dangerous condition affecting premature infants.
• The doctor explained that necrotizing pancreatitis requires immediate treatment.
• Necrotizing pneumonia can cause severe lung damage if left untreated.
• The wound showed signs of necrotizing tissue that needed surgical removal.
• Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis is a painful gum disease.
• The pathologist identified necrotizing inflammation in the tissue sample.