clostridial myonecrosis
n 1: (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},
{clostridial myonecrosis}, {emphysematous gangrene},
{emphysematous phlegmon}, {gangrenous emphysema}, {gas
phlegmon}, {progressive emphysematous necrosis}]