gas gangrene (n)
clostridial myonecrosis (n)
emphysematous gangrene (n)
emphysematous phlegmon (n)
gangrenous emphysema (n)
gas phlegmon (n)
progressive emphysematous necrosis (n)

n14313943

type n
lex_filenum 26
def (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death
def can be used as a bioweapon
Outgoing links
Hypernym gangrene, sphacelus, slough
Domain of synset - TOPIC pathology
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Member of this domain - TOPIC pathology
Hyponym gangrene, sphacelus, slough

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