gangrene

nounfemininetécnico/ɡɐ̃ˈɡɾenɐ/low

gan·gre·na

Definition

Death and decomposition of body tissue, usually due to a lack of blood supply (ischemia) or severe infection.

The untreated wound progressed to gangrene, necessitating amputation.

Gas gangrene is a very serious bacterial infection.

syn

Do grego 'gángraina' (γάγγραινα), através do latim 'gangraena'.