Found 1 items, similar to progressive emphysematous necrosis.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: progressive emphysematous necrosis progressive emphysematous necrosis n : (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by Clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon [syn: gas gangrene , clostridial myonecrosis, emphysematous gangrene , emphysematous phlegmon, gangrenous emphysema , gas phlegmon]