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sphacelus > 2 senses
NOUN1sphacelus, gangrene, sloughNecrotic tissue
2sphacelus, necrosis, mortification, gangreneThe localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
sphacelus > noun 1, state
MeaningNecrotic tissue. A mortified or gangrenous part or mass.
Synonymsgangrene, slough
Broaderpathology
Narrowerdry gangrene, cold gangrene, mumification necrosis, mummification; gas gangrene, clostridial myonecrosis, emphysematous gangrene, emphysematous phlegmon, gangrenous emphysema, gas phlegmon, progressive emphysematous necrosis
Verbssphacelate
sphacelus > noun 2, phenomenon
MeaningThe localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply).
Synonymsnecrosis, mortification, gangrene
Broaderdeath
Narrowermyonecrosis
Verbssphacelate

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