necrolysis
(nĕ-krol'ĭ-sĭs 
)
[necro- + -lysis]
Necrosis and dissolution of tissue.
ABBR: TEN
A rare, often life-threatening illness marked by scaling and shedding of the skin and mucous membranes. It usually is caused by an adverse reaction to a drug. Treatment is similar to that for patients with extensive burns. SYN: Lyell disease.