1. causes tissue to die or become necrotic; undergoes necrosis
Usage: medical/biological term; third-person singular present tense of 'necrotize'

Examples

• The infection necrotizes the surrounding tissue rapidly.
• Frostbite necrotizes skin cells in the affected area.
• The toxin necrotizes muscle fibers in the bitten limb.
• Prolonged ischemia necrotizes the heart tissue.
• The disease necrotizes bone in advanced stages.