Gas Phlegmon (Noun)
Meaning
(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with gas phlegmon, a severe and potentially life-threatening condition that required immediate medical attention.
- Gas phlegmon is a highly infectious and deadly disease that can spread rapidly through contaminated wounds or open sores.
- The bacteria that cause gas phlegmon can be found in soil and are typically harmless, but they can become deadly when they enter the body through a wound.
- The use of gas phlegmon as a bioweapon is a serious concern due to its high mortality rate and potential for widespread infection.
- If left untreated, gas phlegmon can lead to sepsis, organ failure, and death within a matter of days or even hours.
Synonyms
- Emphysematous Phlegmon
- Progressive Emphysematous Necrosis
- Emphysematous Gangrene
- Gangrenous Emphysema
- Clostridial Myonecrosis
- Gas Gangrene