avascular necrosis

English

Noun

avascular necrosis (plural avascular necroses)

  1. (pathology) A disease resulting from the temporary or permanent loss of the blood supply to the bones, causing bone tissue death and bone collapse.
    Synonyms: osteonecrosis, aseptic necrosis, ischemic bone necrosis
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