SPHACELUS
(noun)Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Sphacelus.
Sphacelus - as a noun
Necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gangrenesloughHypernyms (Closely Related)
pathologyHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gangrenemortificationnecrosisHypernyms (Closely Related)
deathHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The doctors diagnosed the patient with sphacelus of the foot."
"Due to the severity of the infection, sphacelus developed in the wound."
"The necrotic tissue indicated the presence of sphacelus."
"The surgeon amputated the leg to prevent the spread of sphacelus."
"The odor emanating from the wound was a sign of sphacelus."
Word Game Points
Is SPHACELUS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sphacelus is valid for Scrabble UK/EU only
SPHACELUS has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is SPHACELUS a valid Words With Friends word?
No, sphacelus is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordSPHACELUS is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is SPHACELUS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sphacelus is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordSPHACELUS has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.
