Necrotic

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Necrotic

Necrotic (pronunciation: nek-ROT-ik) is a term used in medicine to describe the death of cells or tissues in the body due to disease, injury, or failure of the blood supply. The term is derived from the Greek word "nekros", which means "dead".

Etymology

The term "necrotic" comes from the Greek word "nekros", meaning "dead". It is used in medical terminology to describe the condition of cells or tissues that have died due to disease, injury, or lack of blood supply.

Related Terms

  • Necrosis: This is the process that leads to necrotic cells or tissues. It is a form of cell injury which results in the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis.
  • Gangrene: This is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply. It is often associated with bacterial infection and can lead to necrosis if not treated promptly.
  • Apoptosis: This is a process of programmed cell death that occurs in multicellular organisms. It is a normal part of growth and development, but when it occurs in excess, it can lead to necrotic tissue.
  • Ischemia: This is a condition in which the blood flow (and thus oxygen) is restricted or reduced in a part of the body. It can lead to cell death and necrosis if not treated promptly.
  • Infarction: This is tissue death (necrosis) due to a local lack of oxygen, caused by an obstruction of the tissue's blood supply.

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