sphacelus
[ sfăs′ə-ləs ]
n.
A mass of sloughing, gangrenous, or necrotic matter.
Words nearby sphacelus
sph,
sphacelate,
sphacelism,
sphaceloderma,
sphacelous,
sphacelus,
sphaeristerium,
sphaero-,
sphagnous,
sphagnum,
sphairee
Example sentences from the Web for sphacelus
Sphacelus ultimately takes place at the points of ecchymosis.
His first treatise—on gangrene and sphacelus—quickly made him known, and went through eleven editions.
An Epitome of the History of Medicine |Roswell ParkIf sphacelus occurs, it should be treated on general surgical principles.
A part which has passed into the state of sphacelus is called a slough.
Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II |Arnold Cooley