Zenker's degeneration

Zenker's degeneration definition - medical

Zen·ker's degeneration (zĕngˈkərz, tsĕngˈ)

noun
A form of severe hyaline degeneration or necrosis in skeletal muscle, occurring in severe infections. Also called waxy degeneration, Zenker's necrosis.

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