Definitions for: Sphacelus

[n] the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
[n] necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass

Webster (1913) Definition: Sphac"e*lus, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ????.] (Med.)
Gangrenous part; gangrene; slough.

Synonyms: gangrene, gangrene, mortification, necrosis, slough

See Also: death, dry gangrene, mummification, myonecrosis, pathology

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