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sphacelus

noun

The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

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9
Starts with
S
Ends with
S
Contains
PH
Scrabble score
16

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noun

  1. The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

noun

  1. Necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

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