See Also: emphysematous phlegmon(medicine)
phlegmon(medicine)
gas phlegmon(medicine)
phlegmon(dictionary)
diffuse phlegmon(medicine)
emphysematous(medicine)
emphysematous gastritis(medicine)
emphysematous gangrene(medicine)
emphysematous cystitis(medicine)
emphysematous cholecystitis(medicine)

orthotomic (iou) and emphysematous phlegmon (medicine)


orthotomic (iou)



orthotomic adjective. rare. M19.
[from ORTHO- + Greek -tomos cutting + -IC.]
Math. Intersecting at right angles.

emphysematous phlegmon (medicine)


emphysematous phlegmon -->
gas gangrene
<microbiology> A severe form of gangrene (tissue necrosis) caused by Clostridium infection. Also referred to as necrotising subcutaneous infection.

Results in death of the subcutaneous tissues and muscle layers.

See: necrotising fascitis.