necrotic

Example Sentences

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The reason became clear: Microbes were feasting on Assi’s necrotic flesh.

From New York Times • Nov. 26, 2024

"He's in excruciating agony because his hip bones are now no longer ball or socket, just jagged, worn, necrotic bones on bones. There are cysts in the joints where cartilage once lived," Mrs Speirs said.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2024

Of course, she’s also spending less time on Twitter in general, which is a trend that started long before the necrotic presence of Musk.

From Slate • Jul. 27, 2023

I thought about it for a moment and then I turned to a physician, whomever was there at the moment and I said, "It's necrotic lung."

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2020

The membrane of the uterus between the cotyledons also may show inflamed and necrotic patches.

From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry