Synonyms of the word

necrosis

• n. (pathology) The localized death of cells or tissues through injury, disease, or the interruption of blood…

death

• n. The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent…
• n. (often capitalized) The personification of death as a hooded figure with a scythe; the Grim Reaper.
• n. (the death) The collapse or end of something.

gangrene

• n. The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
• n. (figuratively) A damaging or corrupting influence.
• v. (transitive) To produce gangrene in.
• v. (intransitive) To be affected with gangrene.

mortification

• n. The act of mortifying.
• n. A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
• n. (medicine) The death of part of the body.

sphacelus

• n. (medicine) gangrenous part.
• n. (medicine) gangrene; slough.