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necrosis collapse: the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

mortification collapse: (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself)

slough collapse: any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake); a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou); a hollow filled with mud

putrefaction collapse: a state of decay usually accompanied by an offensive odor

dandruff collapse: loose scales shed from the scalp; "I could see the dandruff on her shoulders"; a condition in which white scales of dead skin are shed by the scalp

suppurate collapse: cause to ripen and discharge pus; "The oil suppurates the pustules"

putrefy collapse: become putrid; decay with an offensive smell; "organic matter putrefies"

spoilage collapse: the process of becoming spoiled; the amount that has spoiled

dry rot collapse: a fungus causing dry rot; a crumbling and drying of timber or bulbs or potatoes or fruit caused by a fungus

decomposition collapse: the analysis of a vector field; (biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action; (chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance; in a decomposed state

scurf collapse: (botany) a covering that resembles scales or bran that covers some plant parts

pus collapse: a fluid product of inflammation; the tenth month of the Hindu calendar

decompose collapse: separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts; break down; "The bodies decomposed in the heat"

mortify collapse: hold within limits and control; "subdue one's appetites"; "mortify the flesh"; practice self-denial of one's body and appetites

mildew collapse: a fungus that produces a superficial (usually white) growth on organic matter; the process of becoming mildewed

carrion collapse: the dead and rotting body of an animal; unfit for human food

mucus collapse: protective secretion of the mucous membranes; in the gut it lubricates the passage of food and protects the epithelial cells; in the nose and throat and lungs it can make it difficult for bacteria to penetrate the body through the epithelium

crumble collapse: break or fall apart into fragments; "The cookies crumbled"; "The Sphinx is crumbling"; fall apart; "the building crumbled after the explosion"; "Negotiations broke down"

fester collapse: a sore that has become inflamed and formed pus; ripen and generate pus; "her wounds are festering"

canker collapse: an ulceration (especially of the lips or lining of the mouth); a fungal disease of woody plants that causes localized damage to the bark; infect with a canker; become infected with a canker

decay collapse: the organic phenomenon of rotting; a gradual decrease; as of stored charge or current; the process of gradually becoming inferior; the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation; an inferior state resulting from the process of decaying; "the corpse was in an advanced state of decay"; "the house had fallen into a serious state of decay and disrepair"; fall into decay or ruin; "The unoccupied house started to decay"; undergo decay or decomposition; "The body started to decay and needed to be cremated"

filth collapse: a state characterized by foul or disgusting dirt and refuse; any substance considered disgustingly foul or unpleasant

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