gangrenous emphysema

Noun

1.

gangrenous emphysema - (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by Clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon Synonyms: clostridial myonecrosis, emphysematous gangrene, emphysematous phlegmon, gas gangrene, gas phlegmon, progressive emphysematous necrosis

clostridial myonecrosis, emphysematous gangrene, emphysematous phlegmon, gangrene, gas gangrene, gas phlegmon, pathology, progressive emphysematous necrosis, slough, sphacelus

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