| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| angelus | (noun) the sound of a bell rung in Roman Catholic churches to announce the time when the Angelus should be recited | Synonyms: angelus bell |
| sphacelus | (noun) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) | Synonyms: gangrene, mortification, necrosis |
| (noun) necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass | Synonyms: gangrene, slough |