Gas Phlegmon 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. gas gangrene
  2. clostridial myonecrosis
  3. emphysematous gangrene
  4. emphysematous phlegmon
  5. gangrenous emphysema
  6. progressive emphysematous necrosis