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

emphysematous phlegmon (medicine)


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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.