avascular necrosis
English
Noun
avascular necrosis (plural avascular necroses)
- (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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