Necrosis suggests serious health issues, often urgent or life-threatening. After the accident, the surgeon was worried about potential necrosis in the damaged limb.
Pro Tip 2/3
Not Reversible
Necrosis is permanent; unlike some conditions, tissue cannot recover from it. 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. In the medical seminar, they discussed the prevention of muscle necrosis.