phagedena
/ˌfædʒəˈdiːnə/
noun
- A rapidly spreading, destructive ulcer or sore that destroys tissue.
- The wound developed into a phagedena that required immediate medical attention.
- Historically, phagedena was a feared condition because it could quickly eat away healthy flesh.
- The doctor explained that phagedena is rare today thanks to modern antibiotics.