emphysematous gangrene

Noun

1.

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

clostridial myonecrosis, emphysematous phlegmon, gangrene, gangrenous emphysema, gas gangrene, gas phlegmon, pathology, progressive emphysematous necrosis, slough, sphacelus