Dermonecrotic

/ˌdɜːrməˌnɛˈkrɒtɪk/ adjective

Definition

Causing death or decay of skin tissue.

Etymology

From Greek 'derma' (skin) + 'nekros' (death) + '-otic' (causing or relating to). A medical term describing substances or conditions that cause tissue death in skin.

Kelly Says

Some bacterial toxins are dermonecrotic—like the venom from certain snakes or the toxins from Streptococcus bacteria—they actually kill skin cells, creating holes or ulcers in the tissue!

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