emphysematous phlegmon

emp·hy·se·matousphlegmon

uncommon

noun

1.

(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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Broader terms

gangrene

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Grammar

noun
singular	emphysematous phlegmon
plural	emphysematous phlegmons

Nearby words

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