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gangrene

nounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɡɐ̃ˈɡɾenɐ/gan·gre·na

Definition

1

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

Usage examples

The untreated wound progressed to gangrene, necessitating amputation.
Gas gangrene is a very serious bacterial infection.