noun
- the death of cells or tissues in a living organism, often as part of a normal biological process or in response to injury or disease
Usage: medical/scientific term; often used in pathology and dermatology
Examples
- Necrobiosis is a natural process that occurs when old cells are replaced by new ones.
- The dermatologist diagnosed the patient with necrobiosis lipoidica, a rare skin condition.
- Necrobiosis can be triggered by infection, trauma, or ischemia in affected tissues.
- Under the microscope, the pathologist observed signs of necrobiosis in the biopsy sample.
- Understanding necrobiosis is essential for medical students studying cellular pathology.