necrotizing

adjective nec·ro·tiz·ing \ˈne-krə-ˌtī-ziŋ\

Definition of NECROTIZING

: causing or undergoing necrosis <necrotizing infections> <necrotizing tissue>

Greek nekrōtikos necrotic, from nekroun

First Known Use: 1899

Medical Dictionary

adjective nec·ro·tiz·ing

: causing, associated with, or undergoing necrosis <necrotizing infections> <necrotizing tissue>

nec·ro·tiz·ing or chiefly British nec·ro·tis·ing \ˈnek-rə-ˌtī-ziŋ\

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