What does the cryptic crossword clue "Son cries about death in cells (8)" mean?

The definition is "death in cells". The wordplay uses an anagram. anagram of SON (synonym="SON") + CRIES (synonym="CRIES") = NECROSIS The answer is NECROSIS.

Son cries about death in cells (8)

Independent Cryptic #11856 | 8 Across | 2024-10-09 flower

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