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Gas Gangrene

nounid 67024·updated May 18, 2026
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(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death

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clostridial myonecrosisemphysematous gangreneemphysematous phlegmongangrenous emphysemagas phlegmonprogressive emphysematous necrosis
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Gas Gangrenes
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Gas Gangrene's
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Gas Gangrenes'

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(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death

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