nə̇ˈkrōs, neˈ-, -ōz, ˈneˌk- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: back-formation from necrosis
intransitive verb
: to undergo necrosis
tissues subjected to prolonged pressure may necrose to form bedsores
transitive verb
: to affect with or cause to undergo necrosis
infarction commonly necroses tissues deprived of blood