What is Meant by Necro? A Guide to Understanding Cell and Tissue Death
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Derived from the Greek word *nekros*, meaning 'dead body' or 'corpse', the prefix **necro** is a foundational term in medical language, signifying cell or tissue death. Unlike the body's controlled process of programmed cell death (apoptosis), necrosis is an uncontrolled and often detrimental event with serious health implications.