First recorded in1655–65;fromNew Latin,fromGreeknékrōsis“mortification, state of death”;necr-,-osis Discover More Compare Meanings How doesnecrosiscompare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons: gangrene vs. necrosis ...
Treatment includes emergency surgical exploration, both to define the nature of the process (gas gangrene vs. crepitant cellulitis) by direct muscle examination at the site of infection and to perform appropriate débridement. Prompt and extensive surgery is the principal element in the treatment of...
Fusobacterium necrophorum is known for its ability to cause skin lesions or necrosis in various animal species [33], whereas Clostridium perfringens is able to induce myonecrosis and gas gangrene [34]. At histology, bacteria with a morphology of Clostridia sp. (rod-shaped) or Fusobacterium sp....
gangrene,mortification,sphacelus death- the permanent end of all life functions in an organism or part of an organism; "the animal died a painful death" myonecrosis- localized death of muscle cell fibers Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farl...