necrotic

/nəˈkrɑtɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or affected by the death of cells or tissue.
    • Necrotic wounds often have a black or dark green color.
    • The plant's leaves turned necrotic after the chemical spill.
    • The surgeon removed the necrotic tissue to prevent the infection from spreading.
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