Definitions

1. noun

a process of cell death, particularly in a part of the body, such as a limb, that is cut off or severed, leading to the decay of tissue.

“The surgeon had to amputate the patient’s arm due to necrose from the severe injury.”

2. verb

to cause cell death, particularly in a part of the body, such as a limb, that is cut off or severed, leading to the decay of tissue.

“The infection began to necrose the surrounding tissue.”