Necrotic Meaning in English

word

US

nəˈkrɑːtɪk

nuh-KRAH-tik

UK

nɛkɹˈɒtɪk

nek-ROT-ik

Definition

Describes dead tissue that has been damaged and no longer functions, usually because of injury, disease, or lack of blood.

Usage & Nuances

'Necrotic' is mainly used in medical and scientific contexts. Commonly seen with 'necrotic tissue,' 'necrotic cells,' and in descriptions of wounds or infections. Not used in everyday conversation.

• Spanish: necrótico
• Portuguese (BR): necrótico
• Portuguese (PT): necrótico
• Chinese (Simplified): 坏死的
• Chinese (Traditional): 壞死的
• Hindi: नेक्रोटिक
• Arabic: نخري
• Bengali: নেক্রোটিক - মৃত কোষ/টিস্যু
• Russian: некротический
• Japanese: 壊死した
• Vietnamese: hoại tử
• Korean: 괴사성
• Turkish: nekrotik
• Urdu: نیکروٹک
• Indonesian: nekrotik

Example Sentences

The doctor said the wound has necrotic tissue.

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Necrotic cells must be removed to help healing.

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The infection turned part of the skin necrotic.

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If the burn isn't treated, it could become necrotic and spread further.

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Surgeons removed the necrotic tissue to prevent further problems.

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You can clearly see the necrotic area in the X-ray image.

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