leukonecrosis

leukonecrosis

 [loo″ko-nĕ-kro´sis] gangrene with formation of a white slough.

white gan·grene

necrosis of a body part accompanied by the formation of grayish-white sloughs. Synonym(s): leukonecrosis

leukonecrosis

White necrosis—a term of waning use for gangrene accompanied by sloughing of whitish necrotic tissue.