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gangrene

Pronunciation: /ˈgaŋgriːn/
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Definition of gangrene

noun

[mass noun]
  • localized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from obstructed circulation or bacterial infection: gangrene set in, and her leg was amputated

verb

[no object]
  • become affected with gangrene: his wound had gangrened

Derivatives

gangrenous

Pronunciation: /ˈgaŋgrɪnəs/
adjective

Origin:

mid 16th century: via French from Latin gangraena, from Greek gangraina

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