sphacelus

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Definition Noun 1. Necrotic tissue; gangrene : The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply), resulting in a mass of dead tissue. 2. The process of such necrosis : The condition or process of bodily tissue dying and decaying. Usage The word "sphacelus" is a highly technical medical term. It is used in clinical and pathological contexts to describe d...