gas gangrene

Noun

Meaning

(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

clostridial myonecrosis emphysematous gangrene emphysematous phlegmon gangrenous emphysema gas phlegmon progressive emphysematous necrosis slough necrosis gangrene mortification caries blackleg braxy black disease enterotoxaemia

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Hypernyms

slough gangrene sphacelus

Examples

Gas gangrene: This condition needs to be treated aggressively because of the threat of the infection rapidly spreading via the bloodstream and damaging vital organs. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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