Engelsk navneord: emphysematous phlegmon | |||
1. | emphysematous phlegmon (om tilstand) (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon | ||
Termer med samme betydning (synonymer) | clostridial myonecrosis, emphysematous gangrene, gangrenous emphysema, gas gangrene, gas phlegmon, progressive emphysematous necrosis | ||
Mindre specifikke termer | gangrene, slough, sphacelus | ||
Overordnet emneområde | pathology | ||