necrotize

[ nek-ruh-tahyz ]
/ ˈnɛk rəˌtaɪz /

verb (used without object), nec·ro·tized, nec·ro·tiz·ing.

to undergo necrosis.

verb (used with object), nec·ro·tized, nec·ro·tiz·ing.

to cause necrosis in (a tissue, an organ, etc.).
Also especially British, nec·ro·tise.

Origin of necrotize

1870–75; necrot(ic) + -ize

Words nearby necrotize

necrospermia, necrotic cirrhosis, necrotic enteritis, necrotic inflammation, necrotic pulp, necrotize, necrotizing enterocolitis, necrotizing fasciitis, necrotizing sialometaplasia, necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, necrotomy

Medical definitions for necrotise

necrotize
[ nĕk′rə-tīz′ ]

v.

To undergo necrosis or cause to necrose.