English Explanatory Dictionary

necrobiosis

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The normal death of cells or tissues because of age-related changes.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

necrobiosis necrobioses

Etymology

From necro- + -biosis.

Synonyms

bionecrosis

Related words

necrosis necrobiotic

Derived words

necrobiosis lipoidica
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