Fournier gangrene
Meaning
Noun
- A kind of necrotizing fasciitis affecting the perineum, most common in elderly men.
Related
Broader meaning words
Origin
- First described by Baurienne in 1764 and named after a French venereologist, Jean Alfred Fournier, following five cases he presented in clinical lectures in 1883.
Modern English dictionary
Explore and search massive catalog of over 900,000 word meanings.
Word of the Day
Get a curated memorable word every day.
Challenge yourself
Level up your vocabulary by setting personal goals.
And much more
Try out Vedaist now.