necrosis
3 synonyms for necrosis, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The death of cells or tissue in the body, usually from injury, infection, or loss of blood supply.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use necrosis
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
tissue necrosis
avascular necrosis
A clinical/medical term rather than everyday vocabulary.
Etymology
From Greek nekrōsis, from nekros ("corpse, dead").
Full origin of necrosis →Frequently asked questions
What does “necrosis” mean?
The word “necrosis” means the death of cells or tissue in the body, usually from injury, infection, or loss of blood supply. In plain terms, tissue in the body dying, often because it stopped getting blood or oxygen.
How do you pronounce “necrosis”?
“Necrosis” is pronounced nuh-KROH-sihs (/nɛˈkɹoʊ.sɪs/ in IPA).
How do you use “necrosis” in a sentence?
Here is “necrosis” used in a sentence: “Untreated frostbite can lead to necrosis of the fingers and toes.”
What part of speech is “necrosis”?
“Necrosis” is a noun.
Where does the word “necrosis” come from?
The word “necrosis” comes from Greek. From Greek nekrōsis, from nekros ("corpse, dead").
