necrosis
Example Sentences
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It primarily triggers necrosis, a form of cell death previously associated with molecules from other scorpion species.
From Science Daily
Doctors said the pressure of the magnets had caused necrosis -- tissue death -- in four areas of the boy's small bowel and caecum, which is part of the large intestine.
From Barron's
The BBC has heard testimony from nearly 40 women who reported serious complications, including sepsis and necrosis, after undergoing procedures by Mr Sawyer.
From BBC
The opposite occurred, though, with necrosis setting in.
From Los Angeles Times
Each of them, she says, had a BBL and suffered complications such as sepsis, necrosis and disfigurement.
From BBC
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