| NUG | necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis |
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| PNE | peripheral neuroepithelioma; plasma norepinephrine; pneumoencephalography; pseudomembranous necrotiz... |
| SNE | sinus node electrogram; subacute necrotizing encephalomyelography |
| fasciitis, necrotizing | A fulminating group a streptococcal infection beginning with severe or extensive cellulitis that spreads to involve the superficial and deep fascia, producing thrombosis of the subcutaneous vessels and gangrene of the underlying tissues. A cutaneous lesion usually serves as a portal of entry for the infection, but sometimes no such lesion is found. (12 Dec 1998) |
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