Necrotic

Pronunciation: /nɪˈkrɑtɪk/

Definitions of necrotic

adjective relating to or affected by necrosis, the premature death of cells or tissues

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor explained that the necrotic tissue needed to be removed.

A2 The necrotic cells in the wound were causing infection.

B1 The necrotic area on the patient's skin was a result of poor circulation.

B2 The surgeon had to carefully remove the necrotic tissue to prevent further damage.

C1 The necrotic cells were spreading rapidly, requiring immediate intervention.

C2 The necrotic tissue was a sign of advanced disease and required aggressive treatment.

Examples of necrotic in a Sentence

formal The doctor identified necrotic tissue in the wound and recommended immediate treatment.

informal The vet said my dog's paw had some necrotic stuff on it.

slang I heard that guy got a necrotic infection from that dirty needle.

figurative The relationship had become necrotic, with no life or love left between them.

Grammatical Forms of necrotic

• past tense: necrotized
• plural: necrotics
• comparative: more necrotic
• superlative: most necrotic
• present tense: necrotizes
• future tense: will necrotize
• perfect tense: has necrotized
• continuous tense: is necrotizing
• singular: necrotic
• positive degree: necrotic
• infinitive: to necrotize
• gerund: necrotizing
• participle: necrotized

Origin and Evolution of necrotic

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'necrotic' originates from the Greek word 'nekros' meaning dead or corpse.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe the death of cells or tissues, 'necrotic' has evolved to be used more broadly to refer to anything that is dead, decaying, or in a state of decay.