• (a.) Having the nature or properties of phlegmon; as, phlegmonous pneumonia.
Denoting phlegmon. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Phleg'mon·ous adjective [ Confer French phlegmoneux .] Having the nature or properties of phlegmon; as, phlegmonous pneumonia. Harvey. 
Type: Term Pronunciation: fleg′mon-ŭs Definitions: 1. Denoting phlegmon.
phlegmon, phlegmonous 1. A spreading, diffuse inflammatory reaction to infection with microaerophilic streptococci, that forms a suppurative or gangrenous and undermining lesion that may extend into deep subcutaneous tissues and muscles, creating multiple small pockets of pus. 2. A solid, swollen, inflamed mass of pancreatic tissue occurring as a c...