"Tissue necrosis" refers to the death of body tissues, which occurs when cells in a particular area of the body die due to lack of blood supply or other causes. This condition can result in severe health problems and, if not treated promptly, can lead to the loss of that tissue or even limb.
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- Most venomous snakes inject toxins that cause tissue necrosis (dying tissue). (abcantra.com)
- The coating on a number of these hip replacement systems has been ineffective, resulting in fragments of metal being released into the body, causing soft tissue damage also known as soft tissue necrosis. (hughjames.com)
- In humans, when oxygen - rich blood floods back into tissues, it prompts an onslaught of chemical reactions that cause inflammation, cell death and even tissue necrosis. (scientificamerican.com)
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