phagedena

English

noun
Definitions
  • (medicine) Spreading, obstinate ulceration.

Etymology

Derived from Latin phagedaena derived from Ancient Greek φᾰγέδαινα (cancerous sore, canker).

Origin

Ancient Greek

φᾰγέδαινα

Gloss

cancerous sore, canker

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