Gas gangrene is a serious medical condition caused by a bacterial infection that produces gas in the tissues of the body, leading to tissue death. There are several synonyms for the term "gas gangrene", including clostridial myonecrosis, anaerobic cellulitis, necrotizing fasciitis, and gas necrosis. Clostridial myonecrosis is a term used to describe the bacterial infection specifically caused by the Clostridium bacteria. Anaerobic cellulitis means a bacterial infection of the skin caused by anaerobic bacteria. Necrotizing fasciitis refers to a bacterial infection that damages the tissue under the skin and gas necrosis is another term used to describe this condition. Regardless of the term used, gas gangrene is a severe medical condition that requires immediate medical attention.