The bacteria that cause necrotizing fasciitis can enter the body following surgery or injury. They can also enter the body through: 1  minor cuts. 2  insect bites. 3  abrasions.
Gradual definition, taking place, changing, moving, etc., by small degrees or little by little: gradual improvement in health. See more.
acÂ·cuÂ·muÂ·laÂ·tion. n. 1. The act of gathering or amassing, as into a heap or pile: Little things grew by continual accumulation (Samuel Johnson). 2. The process of growing into a large amount or heap: the steady accumulation of knowledge. 3.