Meaning of the word necrosis in English

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necrosis

US /neˈkroʊ.sɪs/
UK /neˈkroʊ.sɪs/
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Noun

1.

the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.

Example:
The doctor diagnosed necrosis in the patient's leg.
Severe frostbite can lead to tissue necrosis.
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