<pathology> Separation or exfoliation of tissue due to necrosis. ... Origin: Gr. Lysis = dissolution ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(nә-krol´ĭ-sis) separation or exfoliation of necrotic tissue. toxic epidermal necrolysis an exfoliative skin disease in which erythema spreads rapidly over the body, followed by blisters much like those seen in a second degree burn. It may be caused by drug reactions, ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001