sphacelus Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
gangrene; slough.
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noun the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
gangrene; necrosis; mortification.
WordNet
Sphac"e*lus noun
Etymology
NL., fr. Gr. .Definitions
(Med.) Gangrenous part; gangrene; slough.