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