Sphacelus — synonyms, definition

1. sphacelus (Noun)

gangrene mortification necrosis slough

sphacelus (Noun) — Necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass.

sphacelus (Noun) — The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply).

death pathology clostridial myonecrosis cold gangrene dry gangrene emphysematous gangrene emphysematous phlegmon gangrenous emphysema gas gangrene gas phlegmon mumification necrosis mummification myonecrosis progressive emphysematous necrosis