Russian Translation(s) & Details for 'necrosis'

English Word: necrosis

Key Russian Translations:

• некроз /nʲɪˈkroz/ - [Formal, Medical]

Frequency: Low (Primarily used in medical and scientific contexts; not common in everyday conversation.)

Difficulty: C1 (Advanced; requires familiarity with medical terminology and Russian grammar for proper usage.)

Pronunciation (Russian):

некроз: /nʲɪˈkroz/

Note on некроз: The initial "н" is palatalized, pronounced as /nʲ/, which can be challenging for non-native speakers. Stress falls on the second syllable.

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Meanings and Usage:

Death of body tissue due to injury, infection, or disease.

Translation(s) & Context:

• некроз - Used in formal medical discussions, such as describing tissue damage in clinical reports or scientific literature.

Usage Examples:

• Пациент был госпитализирован из-за некроза тканей в результате травмы.

  The patient was hospitalized due to necrosis of tissues resulting from injury.

• Врачи диагностировали некроз в пораженной области и немедленно провели операцию.

  Doctors diagnosed necrosis in the affected area and performed surgery immediately.

• Некроз может возникать при длительном нарушении кровообращения в конечностях.

  Necrosis can occur due to prolonged disruption of blood circulation in the limbs.

• Исследования показывают, что некроз тканей часто связан с инфекционными заболеваниями.

  Studies show that necrosis of tissues is often linked to infectious diseases.

• Лечение некроза требует быстрого вмешательства для предотвращения дальнейшего повреждения.

  Treating necrosis requires prompt intervention to prevent further damage.

Russian Forms/Inflections:

"Некроз" is a masculine noun of the third declension in Russian. It follows standard patterns for masculine nouns ending in a consonant, with regular inflections for cases and numbers. Below is a table outlining its key forms:

Note: This noun does not have irregular forms, making it relatively straightforward once the basic declension rules are learned.

Russian Synonyms/Antonyms:

• Synonyms: гангрена (gangrene; implies a more severe, often bacterial form of tissue death), некротизация (necrotic process; more process-oriented)
• Antonyms: регенерация (regeneration; the opposite process of tissue repair and growth)

Related Phrases:

• острый некроз - Acute necrosis; refers to a sudden onset of tissue death, often in emergency medical contexts.
• некроз тканей - Necrosis of tissues; a common phrase used in diagnostic reports.
• локальный некроз - Localized necrosis; describes tissue death confined to a specific area.

Usage Notes:

This term directly corresponds to the English "necrosis" in medical contexts, but it is exclusively formal and technical. Avoid using it in casual conversations; instead, it's reserved for professional settings like hospitals or research papers. When choosing between synonyms like "некроз" and "гангрена," opt for "некроз" for general tissue death and "гангрена" for advanced, gangrenous conditions. Grammatically, ensure correct case agreement, such as using the genitive form "некроза" after prepositions like "из-за" (due to).

Common Errors:

• Error: Using the wrong case, e.g., saying "из некроз" instead of "из-за некроза." Correct: "Из-за некроза пациент нуждается в операции." (Due to necrosis, the patient needs surgery.) Explanation: Russian requires the genitive case after certain prepositions; this mistake can make the sentence grammatically incorrect.

• Error: Confusing with similar terms, e.g., using "некроз" interchangeably with "апоптоз" (apoptosis). Correct: "Некроз" refers to accidental cell death, while "апоптоз" is programmed cell death. Explanation: These are distinct biological processes, and mixing them up can lead to misunderstandings in medical discussions.

Cultural Notes:

"Некроз" is a purely scientific term without significant cultural or historical connotations in Russian language or society. It reflects the influence of international medical terminology, often derived from Greek roots (like "nekros" meaning dead), and is used universally in global healthcare contexts rather than being tied to Russian-specific traditions.

Related Concepts:

• инфаркт (infarct)
• апоптоз (apoptosis)
• гангрена (gangrene)