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gangrenous [gang´grĕ-nus]
pertaining to, marked by, or of the nature of gangrene.
gangrenous pertaining to, marked by, or of the nature of gangrene. gangrenous cellulitis gangrenous necrosis of the skin of the thorax and thighs of chickens of 1 to 4 months of age caused by Clostridium septicum and other clostridia. Most affected birds die and the mortality rate in a flock may be as high as 60%. Called also necrotic dermatitis, gangrenous dermatitis. gangrenous coryza see malignant catarrhal fever. gangrenous dermatitis see gangrenous cellulitis. gangrenous ergotism see rye ergot1. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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