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necrosisDeath or decay of tissue in a particular part of the body, usually due to bacterial poisoning or loss of local blood supply. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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1) Therefore, it is a well-accepted surgical principle that simultaneous sacrifice of both lingual arteries will critically compromise blood flow and lead to ischemic necrosis of the entire tongue. 15) As a result, fibrosis, intimal hyperplasia, and occasionally thrombosis of the vessels occur, followed by ischemic necrosis of the skin. The potent vasoconstricting properties of cocaine can induce ischemic necrosis of cartilage and mucosa. |
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