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Necrosis

usgb/neˈkrəʊsɪs/Volume
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Medical Severity

Necrosis suggests serious health issues, often urgent or life-threatening.

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After the accident, the surgeon was worried about potential necrosis in the damaged limb.
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Not Reversible

Necrosis is permanent; unlike some conditions, tissue cannot recover from it.

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The necrosis suffered in his fingers meant they couldn't be saved.
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Technical Term

Use 'necrosis' in scientific or medical discussions, not everyday conversation.

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In the medical seminar, they discussed the prevention of muscle necrosis.
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