Cryptic crossword clue
Dying tissue effectively consumes radius 7

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word INFARCT

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The straight part
We know that "Dying tissue" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case dying tissue = infarct.
The cryptic/wordplay part
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This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does INFARCT mean?

INFARCT noun
  1. An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.

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