necrogenic
/ˌnɛkrə(ʊ)ˈdʒɛnɪk/adjective
1Produced by contact with dead bodies; arising from dead bodies; (Medicine ) designating a wart-like form of tuberculosis of the skin acquired by contact with infected human or bovine tissue, seen especially in pathologists, abattoir workers, and butchers (now historical ).
2Causing necrosis; relating to the development of necrosis.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Charles Fagge (1838–1883), physician. From necro- + -genic.
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