Engelsk substantiv: gangrenous emphysema | |||
1. | gangrenous emphysema (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 | ||
Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | clostridial myonecrosis, emphysematous gangrene, emphysematous phlegmon, gas gangrene, gas phlegmon, progressive emphysematous necrosis | ||
Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | gangrene, slough, sphacelus | ||
Overordnet kategori | pathology | ||