necrotizing
/ˈnɛkrəˌtaɪzɪŋ/
adjective
- Causing or characterized by the death of body tissue.
- Necrotizing fasciitis is a rare but serious bacterial infection that destroys soft tissue.
- The patient was treated for a necrotizing wound that had spread rapidly.
- The doctor diagnosed a necrotizing infection that required immediate surgery.
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