The death of cells in an organ or tissue due to disease, injury or failure of the blood supply.
Synonyms: Necrosis
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IM for general or for necrotic process; necrosis in an organ or tissue: index organ or tissue /pathol + NECROSIS (NIM); note specific necrosis terms; radionecrosis: index RADIATION INJURIES /pathol + organ /pathol + NECROSIS (NIM)
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D009336
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