necrose

nec·rose

verb \ˈnek-ˌrōs, -ˌrōz, ne-ˈkrōz\

nec·rosednec·ros·ing

Definition of NECROSE

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