necrosis
US /neˈkroʊ.sɪs/
UK /neˈkroʊ.sɪs/

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necrose, morte celular
the death of most or all of the cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply.
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The doctor diagnosed necrosis in the patient's leg.
O médico diagnosticou necrose na perna do paciente.
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Severe frostbite can lead to tissue necrosis.
A queimadura por frio grave pode levar à necrose tecidual.