sphacelate

• Veraltetes Verb mit der Bedeutung, gangränös oder nekrotisch zu werden; abzusterben oder sich zu zersetzen.

An obsolete verb meaning to become gangrenous or necrotic; to decay or mortify.

1. Undergo necrosisC2formalmedical

   To become gangrenous or necrotic; to decay or die (of body tissue).

   Nekrotisieren

   • The wound began to sphacelate due to lack of blood flow.
   • If left untreated, the tissue may sphacelate and require amputation.
   • The surgeon removed the sphacelated area to prevent further infection.

   Synonymegangrenemortifynecrose

   Antonymehealrevive