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necrotic

 

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Adjective necrotic has 1 sense
  1. necrotic - relating to or affected by necrosis; "necrotic tissue"

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Necrotic

Description:

Necrotic is an adjective used to describe something that is affected by necrosis, the death of living cells or tissues, typically as a result of disease, injury, or lack of blood supply.

Senses:

Sense 1: (Medical) Referring to the death of cells or tissues

Sense 2: (Informal) Characterized by decay or deterioration

Usages:

Usage 1: The doctor identified necrotic tissue surrounding the wound.

Usage 2: The necrotic limb had to be amputated to prevent further complications.

Usage 3: The abandoned building was infested with rats and had a necrotic stench.

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