myonecrosis
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Myonecrosis — is a condition of necrotic damage, specifically to muscle tissue. It is often seen in infections with Clostridium perfringens or any of myriad soil borne anaerobic bacteria. Bacteria cause myonecrosis via specific exotoxins. These microorganisms… … Wikipedia
myonecrosis — noun localized death of muscle cell fibers • Hypernyms: ↑necrosis, ↑mortification, ↑gangrene, ↑sphacelus … Useful english dictionary
Diabetic myonecrosis — is a rare complication of diabetes. It is caused by infarcted muscle tissue, usually in the thigh. Contents 1 Epidemiology 2 Investigations and diagnosis 3 Treatment 4 Path … Wikipedia
clostridial myonecrosis — (klo strid e al mi o ne kro sis) Death of individual muscle cells caused by clostridia. Also called gas gangrene … Dictionary of microbiology
clostridial myonecrosis — gas gangrene … Medical dictionary
clostridial myonecrosis — noun (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon • Syn: ↑gas gangrene, ↑emphysematous gangrene, ↑emphysematous phlegmon, ↑gangrenous… … Useful english dictionary
Gas gangrene — Classification and external resources Photograph before right leg amputation (hemipelvectomy) of a patient with gas gangrene. The right thigh is swollen, edematous and discoloured with necrotic bullae (large blisters). An impressive crepitation… … Wikipedia
Clostridium septicum — Scientific classification Domain: Bacteria Division … Wikipedia
Hyperbaric medicine — Hyperbaric medicine, also known as hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) is the medical use of oxygen at a higher than atmospheric pressure. Uses Several therapeutic principles are made use of in HBOT: *The increased overall pressure is of therapeutic … Wikipedia
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society — The Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) is the primary source of information for diving and hyperbaric medicine physiology worldwide. HistoryThe UHMS was founded as the Undersea Medical Society in 1967, but in 1986 changed its name to… … Wikipedia
