phagedena

phagedena definition - medical

phag·e·de·na (făjˌĭ-dēˈnə)

noun
A cutaneous ulcer that rapidly spreads peripherally, destroying tissues as it increases in size. Also called phagedenic ulcer.

Related Forms:

  • phagˌe·denˈic (-dĕnˈĭk) adjective

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