progressive emphysematous necrosis

Noun

1.

progressive emphysematous necrosis - (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 gangrene, emphysematous phlegmon, gangrenous emphysema, gas gangrene, gas phlegmon

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