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necrose

[ nuh-krohs, ne-, nek-rohs ]

verb (used with or without object)

, Pathology.
, ne·crosed, ne·cros·ing.
  1. to affect or be affected with necrosis.

necrose

/ ˈnɛkrəʊs; nɛˈkrəʊs /

verb

  1. intr to cause or undergo necrosis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of necrose1

First recorded in 1870–75; back formation from necrosis

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Word History and Origins

Origin of necrose1

C19: back formation from necrosis

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