emphysematous gangrene

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A severe and often fatal type of gangrene: "emphysematous gangrene" refers to a deadly bacterial infection characterized by tissue death and the production of gas within the tissues, typically caused by Clostridium species.
Usage
  • Noun:
    • The patient was diagnosed with emphysematous gangrene following the traumatic injury.
    • Treatment for emphysematous gangrene often requires aggressive surgical intervention and antibiotics.
Advanced Usage
  • Medical Context: The term is used almost exclusively in medical and pathological contexts to describe a specific, life-threatening condition.
    • The rapid progression of emphysematous gangrene makes it a surgical emergency.
Variants and Related Words
  • Gas gangrene: A common synonym for "emphysematous gangrene," emphasizing the gas production.
    • Gas gangrene is another name for this condition.
  • Clostridial myonecrosis: A more technical term describing the muscle tissue death caused by bacteria.
Synonyms
  • Gas gangrene
  • Clostridial myonecrosis
Related Phrases
  • "to develop emphysematous gangrene": to become infected with this condition.
    • If the wound is not properly cleaned, the patient could develop emphysematous gangrene.
Noun
  1. (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon

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