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necrosis 1. the death of one or more cells in the body, usually within a localized area, as from an interruption of the blood supply to that part 2. death of plant tissue due to disease, frost, etc. necrosis [nə′krō·səs] (medicine) Death of a cell or group of cells as a result of injury, disease, or other pathologic state. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1,2) It spreads rapidly along the fascial planes and causes extensive tissue necrosis that can lead to death. The precise pathophysiology of the disease is unknown, but PVL causes tissue necrosis and leukocyte destruction. Acute island skin flaps and pedicle flaps exhibit an increasing gradient of ischemia and consequent tissue necrosis toward their distal margin. |
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