emphysematous gangrene
- noun
- /ˌɛmfɪˈzɛmətəs ˈɡæŋɡriːn/
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gangrena emfisematosa
- The presence of gas bubbles in tissue is a hallmark of emphysematous gangrene, often visible on an X-ray.
Examples
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Early diagnosis is critical in treating emphysematous gangrene to prevent systemic toxicity and death.
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The patient was immediately admitted due to the rapid progression of emphysematous gangrene in his foot.
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The patient was diagnosed with emphysematous gangrene after showing severe symptoms.
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Doctors are concerned about the risk of emphysematous gangrene in diabetic patients.
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The surgeon explained that emphysematous gangrene occurs when bacteria produce gas within dead tissue.
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Doctors monitor for signs of emphysematous gangrene in patients with severe diabetic foot infections.
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Without prompt treatment, emphysematous gangrene can lead to life-threatening complications in the affected individual.
Synonyms
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Dead tissue caused by infection or loss of blood
A fast, often deadly infection caused by bacteria that kills body tissue and makes gas in the wound
A severe infection that makes body tissue die quickly, produces gas, and can be fatal
A severe infection in body tissue caused by bacteria that makes gas and destroys it
A severe infection by bacteria that quickly kills muscle, makes gas, and often causes death
Dead body tissue caused by disease or injury that often turns black
An infection caused by bacteria that quickly destroys soft tissue and makes gas in it
A serious fast-spreading infection caused by bacteria that makes gas in body tissues and can kill people
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'emphysematous' denotes the presence of gas pockets (often bacterial) and 'gangrene' denotes tissue death, so combined they describe gangrene with gas formation. Although this is technical medical vocabulary, the modifier + noun structure is straightforward and predictable for a learner who knows both constituent words.
Etymology
Emphysematous gangrene names a serious kind of gangrene in which the word emphysematous shows that gas fills the dead tissue, because bacteria make gas that can make the area swell and even crackle under the skin. So, the name explains that it is 'a dangerous gangrene with gas in the tissues'.