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- verb Present participle of
necrotize . - adjective Causing
necrosis
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Examples
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Certain strains of strep also can cause meningitis, endocarditis, bacterial pneumonia and "flesh-eating" bacterial infections, also called necrotizing fasciitis.
Week in Words Erin McKean 2011
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One serious problem for preemies is an infection affecting the digestive system, called necrotizing enterocolitis.
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One serious problem for preemies is an infection affecting the digestive system, called necrotizing enterocolitis.
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It can result from a complication to invasive strep A called necrotizing fasciitis.
The Strep-A Scare. 2008
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Lurking on the surface of that base was Strep A bacteria, which causes a tissue-destroying disease known as necrotizing fasciitis, a very rare condition commonly known as flesh-eating bacteria.
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Both babies suffered from a condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, where blood circulation was cut off to portions of their bowel.
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Both babies suffered from a condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, where blood circulation was cut off to portions of their bowel.
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December 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - In a new study, researchers from The Methodist Hospital Research Institute in Houston have identified a genetic mutation that appears to protect people from developing flesh-eating disease called necrotizing fasciitis.
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 Ani 2010
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Both babies suffered from a condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, where blood circulation was cut off to portions of their bowel.
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Both babies suffered from a condition called necrotizing enterocolitis, where blood circulation was cut off to portions of their bowel.
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