gas gangrene

gas gan·grene

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Definitions of gas gangrene words

noun gas gangrene a gangrenous infection developing in wounds, especially deep wounds with closed spaces, caused by bacteria that form gases in the subcutaneous tissues. 1
noun gas gangrene gangrene resulting from infection of a wound by anaerobic bacteria (esp Clostridium welchii) that cause gas bubbles and swelling in the surrounding tissues 0
noun gas gangrene a gangrene in which gas bacilli multiply in extensive, dirty wounds, producing severe pain, swollen, gas-filled tissue, and toxemia 0

before 1910

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1910-15

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