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Definition of Progressive emphysematous necrosis
1. Noun. (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon.
Exact synonyms: Clostridial Myonecrosis, Emphysematous Gangrene, Emphysematous Phlegmon, Gangrenous Emphysema, Gas Gangrene, Gas Phlegmon
Category relationships: Pathology
Generic synonyms: Gangrene, Slough, Sphacelus
Category relationships: Pathology
Generic synonyms: Gangrene, Slough, Sphacelus
Lexicographical Neighbors of Progressive Emphysematous Necrosis
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