necrotic
adjective
ne·crot·ic
nə-ˈkrä-tik 
ne-
: affected with, characterized by, or producing death of a usually localized area of living tissue : marked by necrosis
Necrotic lesions of the cornea may lead to permanent blindness or impaired vision.—
Tim Beardsley
Tim Beardsley… localized areas of skin become necrotic as a result of vascular calcification.—Mark Lebwohl
Mark LebwohlSection of an ulcer shows a superficial layer of fibrin and necrotic debris which forms the slough …—R. A. Cawson
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Stage 3 The appendix is necrotic (its tissues have died) due to a lack of blood flow.
—Brandi Jones, Health, 17 May 2025
There are several forms of patch diseases—necrotic ring spot, summer patch, and brown patch are all similar in appearance and management.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2024
Once the larvae are out, doctors must remove necrotic tissue, clean the wound, treat for any secondary infections, and try to manage the pain.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
The bone was in good condition but was surrounded by unsalvageable tissue and at a high risk of becoming infected or necrotic, a term for dying, doctors said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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Brandi Jones, Health, 17 May 2025
There are several forms of patch diseases—necrotic ring spot, summer patch, and brown patch are all similar in appearance and management.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2024
Once the larvae are out, doctors must remove necrotic tissue, clean the wound, treat for any secondary infections, and try to manage the pain.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 May 2025
The bone was in good condition but was surrounded by unsalvageable tissue and at a high risk of becoming infected or necrotic, a term for dying, doctors said.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2025
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“Necrotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/necrotic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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necrotic
adjective
ne·crot·ic
nə-ˈkrät-ik, ne-
: affected with, characterized by, or producing necrosis
a necrotic gallbladder
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