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Sphacelus

Sphacelus Meaning & Definition
Sphacelus Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Sphacelus?

[n] the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
[n] necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

Synonyms | Synonyms for Sphacelus: gangrene | gangrene | mortification | necrosis | slough

Related Terms | Find terms related to Sphacelus:

See Also | death | dry gangrene | mummification | myonecrosis | pathology

Sphacelus In Webster's Dictionary

\Sphac"e*lus\, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ????.] (Med.) Gangrenous part; gangrene; slough.

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