sphacelus

• Término médico que designa el tejido necrótico o gangrenoso, generalmente producido por una infección o por la pérdida del riego sanguíneo.

A medical term referring to necrotic or gangrenous tissue, typically resulting from infection or loss of blood supply.

1. Necrotic tissueC2formalmedical

   A mass of dead or gangrenous tissue, often resulting from infection or lack of blood supply.

   Tejido necrótico

   • The surgeon removed the sphacelus to prevent further infection.
   • Gangrene can lead to the formation of a sphacelus.
   • The wound developed a sphacelus due to poor circulation.

   Sinónimoseschargangreneslough

2. Localized cell deathC2formalmedical

   The death of living cells in a localized area, typically caused by infection or interrupted blood flow.

   Necrosis tisular localizada

   • Sphacelus can occur after a severe frostbite injury.
   • The medical report described the sphacelus as a complication of the infection.
   • Treatment for sphacelus often involves removing the dead tissue.

   Sinónimosgangrenemortificationnecrosis