| clostridia | Plural of clostridium. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| clostridial | Relating to any bacterium of the genus Clostridium. (05 Mar 2000) |
| clostridial myonecrosis | A severe form of gangrene (tissue necrosis) caused by Clostridium infection. Also referred to as necrotising subcutaneous infection. Results in death of the subcutaneous tissues and muscle layers. See: necrotising fascitis. (27 Sep 1997) |