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Soft Tissue Infection
Definition 1
A bacterial infectious process affecting the soft tissues. A severe form caused by anaerobic or aerobic bacteria is associated with soft tissues necrosis and affects the subcutaneous adipose tissue, muscles, fascia, and the skin. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A disorder characterized by an infectious process involving soft tissues. (NCI Thesaurus/CTCAE)
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