Sphacelus
Translation of "sphacelus" into Russian
Definitions
sphacelus
NounUK
/sfəˈsiːləs/
US
/sfəˈseɪləs/
A mass of dead tissue in or on a living body, often resulting from disease or injury.
The doctor examined the sphacelus to determine the extent of the infection.
Gangrene or necrosis of bodily tissue.
Without prompt treatment, sphacelus may set in and threaten the patient's life.