Condition
Necrosis
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 27 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Necrosis means death of tissues, cells, or an organ in the body.
- This happens when not enough blood is supplied to the tissue, whether from injury, radiation, or chemicals.
- When substantial areas of tissue die due to a lack of blood supply, the condition is called gangrene.
Definition
Necrosis means death of tissues, cells, or an organ in the body. This happens when not enough blood is supplied to the tissue, whether from injury, radiation, or chemicals. Once necrosis occurs, it is not reversible.
When substantial areas of tissue die due to a lack of blood supply, the condition is called gangrene.
Written and revised by
Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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