Definition of SPHACELUS

sphacelus

Plural: sphaceli

Noun

  • necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
  • the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
  • gangrenous part
  • gangrene; slough

Origin / Etymology

From Ancient Greek σφάκελος (sphákelos).

Scrabble Score: 16

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sphacelus: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 0

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