See Also: clostridial myonecrosis(medicine)
clostridial(medicine)
myonecrosis(medicine)

non-union (oh) and clostridial myonecrosis (medicine)


non-union (oh)



adj also .non-'unionized
[usually before noun] non-union workers do not belong to a trade union (=official organization for workers)
businesses or organizations that are non-union do not officially accept trade unions, or do not employ their members

clostridial myonecrosis (medicine)


clostridial myonecrosis


A severe form of gangrene (tissue necrosis) caused by Clostridium infection. Also referred to as necrotising subcutaneous infection. Results in death of the subcutaneous tissues and muscle layers.

See: necrotising fascitis.