Crossword clue: the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

The most common answer is gangrene (8 letters).

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Possible answers

gangrene 8 letters wn-def

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

necrosis 8 letters wn-def

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