gas gangrene
noun
: progressive gangrene marked by impregnation of the dead and dying tissue with gas and caused by one or more toxin-producing clostridia
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It is called gas gangrene because the bacteria make gas, which can be felt under the skin.
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Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2021
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Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2021
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“Gas gangrene.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gas%20gangrene. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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