(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
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emphysematous gangrene::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | clostridial myonecrosis, emphysematous phlegmon, gangrenous emphysema, gas gangrene, gas phlegmon, progressive emphysematous necrosis |
| Type of | gangrene, slough, sphacelus |
