Origin: Greek suffix -osis
Necrosis has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
"The doctor explained that the severe frostbite had caused necrosis in his toes due to a complete loss of blood flow."
The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood supply.
"The surgeon explained that the necrosis in his leg was caused by a severe infection blocking blood flow to the tissue."