Definition of subordinate clause. grammar. : a clause that does not form a simple sentence by itself and that is connected to the main clause of a sentence In the sentence âI went home because I felt ill,â âbecause I felt illâ is a subordinate clause.
Fournier's Gangrene Causes. Fournier gangrene results from a bacterial infection in the genital area. Most cases are sparked by a combination of aerobic (requiring air) and anaerobic (living without oxygen) bacteria. Anaerobic microorganisms particularly flourish in oxygen-poor environments and generate enzymes that cause the infection to spread.
Less common causes of primary adrenal insufficiency are chronic infections, mainly fungal infections; cancer cells spreading from other parts of the body to the adrenal glands; amyloidosis; and surgical removal of the adrenal glands. Each of these causes is discussed in more detail below. Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency. This form of Addisons disease can be traced to a lack of ACTH, which causes a drop in the adrenal glands production of cortisol but not aldosterone.