Gas Gangrene Synonyms

(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. clostridial myonecrosis
  2. emphysematous gangrene
  3. emphysematous phlegmon
  4. gangrenous emphysema
  5. gas phlegmon
  6. progressive emphysematous necrosis