How to Pronounce "necrosis"
word
nəˈkɹoʊsəs
nuh-KROH-sis
nɛkɹˈəʊsɪs
nek-ROH-sis
Definition
Necrosis is the death of body tissue, usually because of a lack of blood supply, injury, or disease. The affected tissue cannot recover and often needs to be removed.
IPA Transcription
American English
nəˈkɹoʊsəs
British English
nɛkɹˈəʊsɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
nuh-KROH-sis
UK
nek-ROH-sis
Listen in Context
The doctor said that the tissue showed signs of necrosis.
Necrosis can happen after a severe injury.
Doctors need to remove necrosis to help the patient heal.
If blood flow is blocked, necrosis might develop in the affected area.