| cancrum | A gangrenous, ulcerative, inflammatory lesion. Origin: Mod. L., fr. L. Cancer, crab Cancrum nasi, gangrenous, necrotizing, and ulcerative rhinitis, especially in children. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| cancrum oris | <medicine> See Canker. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, lit, a feeding. See Name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |