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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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l,7) Infiltration of the surface epithelium may give the tumor an ulcerated appearance, but central necrosis is rare. The mediastinal lymph nodes were also strongly positive, accompanied by central necrosis. In addition, intravital microscopy using a murine pseudo-orthotopic breast cancer model showed that NPI-2358 induces a rapid decrease in tumor blood flow resulting in tumor vascular collapse and central necrosis in established tumors. |
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