sphacelus
sphacelus · sphaceli
A gangrenous partA gangrenous part.
Meaning
2 senses(archaic)A gangrenous part.
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
(archaic)Gangrene or slough.
Origin
From Ancient Greek σφάκελος (sphákelos).From Ancient Greek σφάκελος (sphákelos).
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Forms
plural: sphaceliSynonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass:gangreneslough-n
- the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply):necrosismortificationgangrene
Word family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Plural nouns — Because its plural is irregular