gas gangrene

Noun (1)

1. (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweaponSynonyms: gas gangreneclostridial myonecrosisemphysematous gangreneemphysematous phlegmongangrenous emphysemagas phlegmonprogressive emphysematous necrosis