Sphacelate (Verb)
Meaning
Undergo necrosis; "the tissue around the wound necrosed".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- Skin lesions often sphacelate and form dry scabs in people with certain medical conditions.
- If left untreated, the infected tissue will sphacelate and eventually die.
- Deep tissue injuries can sphacelate rapidly, resulting in severe damage to muscles and organs.
- Radiation therapy can cause normal tissue to sphacelate, leading to tissue damage and organ dysfunction.
- Poor circulation can cause the affected limb to sphacelate and eventually become gangrenous.