Ericsson mobile — it can destroy cells! (8)

I believe the answer is:

necrosis

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'it can destroy cells' is the definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

'ericsson mobile' is the wordplay.
'mobile' is an anagram indicator.
'ericsson' anagrammed gives 'NECROSIS'.

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(Other definitions for necrosis that I've seen before include "Localized death of cells" , "Death of a piece of bone or tissue" , "Death of tissue cells" , "Localised death of living cells" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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