| − | '''Necrosis''' is the uncontrolled death of one or more cells due to external injury or insult. Necrosis is distinct from [[apoptosis]] in that the latter is the controlled suicide of a cell due to internal pathways. A number of infections, toxins, venoms, and injuries of various and sundry nature lead to necrosis. Like all death no known natural cause can reverse the process. <ref>[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002266.htm medline plus medical encyclopedia: necrosis] Retrieved 09-04-2011</ref> | + | '''Necrosis''' is the uncontrolled death of one or more cells due to external injury or insult. Necrosis is distinct from [[apoptosis]] in that the latter is the controlled suicide of a cell due to internal pathways. A number of infections, toxins, venoms, and injuries of various and sundry nature lead to necrosis. Like all death no known natural cause can reverse the process.<ref>[http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002266.htm medline plus medical encyclopedia: necrosis] Retrieved 09-04-2011</ref> |