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emphysematous gangrene vs slough

slough vs emphysematous gangrene

emphysematous gangrene and slough both are nouns.

emphysematous gangrene is not a verb while slough is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
emphysematous gangrene Yes No No No
slough Yes No Yes No
As nouns, slough is a hypernym of emphysematous gangrene; that is, slough is a word with a broader meaning than emphysematous gangrene:
  • emphysematous gangrene: (pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon
  • slough: necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
Other hypernyms of emphysematous gangrene include gangrene, sphacelus.
emphysematous gangrene (noun) slough (noun)
(pathology) a deadly form of gangrene usually caused by clostridium bacteria that produce toxins that cause tissue death; can be used as a bioweapon any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake)
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou)
a hollow filled with mud
emphysematous gangrene (verb) slough (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
Difference between emphysematous gangrene and slough

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