Necrotizing
Necrotizing
Necrotizing (pronunciation: nek-ruh-tahy-zing) is a term derived from the Greek word "nekros", meaning "dead body", and the Latin suffix "-izein", which means "to cause to become". It refers to a process that causes cell death or tissue death in the body.
Necrotizing conditions can affect various parts of the body and can be caused by a variety of factors, including infection, injury, or lack of oxygen. They are often serious and require immediate medical attention.
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Necrotizing Fasciitis (pronunciation: nek-ruh-tahy-zing fash-ee-eye-tis) is a rare bacterial infection that causes rapid tissue death. It is often referred to as "flesh-eating disease".
Necrotizing Enterocolitis
Necrotizing Enterocolitis (pronunciation: nek-ruh-tahy-zing entero-co-litis) is a serious disease that affects the intestines of premature infants. It involves inflammation and infection that leads to the death of intestinal tissue.
Necrotizing Pancreatitis
Necrotizing Pancreatitis (pronunciation: nek-ruh-tahy-zing pan-kree-a-titis) is a severe form of pancreatitis where inflammation leads to the death of pancreatic tissue.
Necrotizing Vasculitis
Necrotizing Vasculitis (pronunciation: nek-ruh-tahy-zing vas-kyu-litis) is a group of disorders that involve inflammation of the blood vessels, which leads to tissue death.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Necrotizing
- Wikipedia's article - Necrotizing
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