sphacelate

• Verbe rare ou technique désignant le fait de se gangrener, de devenir nécrotique, ou de se décomposer et mourir (tissu).

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).

   Devenir gangreneux/nécrosé

   • 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.

   Synonymesgangrenemortifynecrose

   Antonymeshealrevive