Moist gangrene
moist gangrene n.
A form of gangrene in which the necrosed part is moist and soft.
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[moist] /mɔɪst/ adjective, moister, moistest. 1. moderately or slightly wet; damp. 2. (of the eyes) tearful. 3. accompanied by or connected with liquid or . 4. (of the air) having high humidity. /mɔɪst/ adjective 1. slightly damp or wet 2. saturated with or suggestive of moisture adj. late 14c., “moist, wet; well-irrigated,” from Old French […]
- Moist rale
moist rale n. A bubbling sound heard on auscultation, caused by the pressure of a fluid secretion in the bronchial tubes or in a cavity.
- Moisture
[mois-cher] /ˈmɔɪs tʃər/ noun 1. condensed or diffused liquid, especially water: moisture in the air. 2. a small quantity of liquid, especially water; enough liquid to . /ˈmɔɪstʃə/ noun 1. water or other liquid diffused as vapour or condensed on or in objects n. mid-14c., from Old French moistour “moisture, dampness, wetness” (13c., Modern French […]
- Moisturise
[mois-chuh-rahyz] /ˈmɔɪs tʃəˌraɪz/ verb (used with object), moisturized, moisturizing. 1. to add or restore to (something): to moisturize one’s skin with lotion; to moisturize air. verb (used without object), moisturized, moisturizing. 2. to make something ; counteract a dry condition with : a skin cream that moisturizes while you sleep. /ˈmɔɪstʃəˌraɪz/ verb 1. (transitive) to […]
- Moisture-proofing
noun, adjective application of a barrier or layer of material so that water is not absorbed; also written moisture proofing