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Necrotic: meaning, definitions and examples

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necrotic

 

[ nɛkˈrɒtɪk ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical condition

Necrotic refers to the process of necrosis, which is the death of cells or tissues in the body. It typically occurs due to a lack of blood supply, infection, or injury. Necrotic tissues can become blackened and lose their function. In a medical context, identifying necrotic tissue is crucial for proper treatment and can indicate serious health issues, such as gangrene. Prompt medical intervention is often required to prevent the spread of necrosis.

Synonyms

dead, decayed, gangrenous

Examples of usage

  • The doctor noticed necrotic tissue during the examination.
  • The wound became necrotic, necessitating surgical intervention.
  • Due to the infection, parts of the limb were necrotic.
  • Necrotic cells can lead to severe complications if not treated.

Translations

Translations of the word "necrotic" in other languages:

🇵🇹 necrótico

🇮🇳 नेक्रोटिक

🇩🇪 nekrotisch

🇮🇩 nekrotik

🇺🇦 некротичний

🇵🇱 nekrotyczny

🇯🇵 壊死性の

🇫🇷 nécrotique

🇪🇸 necrótico

🇹🇷 nekrotik

🇰🇷 괴사성의

🇸🇦 نخرية

🇨🇿 nekrotický

🇸🇰 nekrotický

🇨🇳 坏死的

🇸🇮 nekrotski

🇮🇸 nekrotískur

🇰🇿 некротикалық

🇬🇪 ნეკროზული

🇦🇿 nekrotik

🇲🇽 necrótico

Etymology

The term 'necrotic' originates from the Greek word 'nekrosis', which means 'the act of death' and is derived from 'nekros' meaning 'dead body'. The early usage of the term can be traced back to scientific literature in the 19th century when medical professionals began to study cell death and tissue degeneration more systematically. The prefix 'necro-' is often utilized in medical terminology to indicate a relationship to death or decay. As medical knowledge expanded, the concept of necrosis became essential for understanding various diseases and conditions. Consequently, 'necrotic' became an important term in pathology, providing a way to describe and classify the state of tissues in various ailments.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,129, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.