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Definition of Avascular necrosis
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Avascular necrosis: A condition in which poor blood supply to an area of bone leads to bone death. Abbreviated AVN. Also known as aseptic necrosis and osteonecrosis.
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