Looking for the meaning of the word NECROSE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of NECROSE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Necrose
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 19th century: back-formation from necrosis
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈnɛkrəʊs
Dialects: British English
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
nɛˈkrəʊs
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(with reference to cells) die or cause to die owing to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply
Short Definition:die or cause to die owing to disease
Examples:- the knee became painful when the overlying skin necrosed under pressure
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