| clostridia | Plural of clostridium. (05 Mar 2000) |
|---|---|
| histotoxic | Relating to poisoning of the respiratory enzyme system of the tissues. (05 Mar 2000) |
| histotoxic anoxia | Poisoning of the respiratory enzyme systems of the tissues, as in the inhibition of cytochrome oxidase by cyanides; owing to the inability of tissue cells to utilise oxygen, its tension in arterial and capillary blood is usually greater than normal. (05 Mar 2000) |