dictionary.ptgangrenenounfemininetechnicaluncommon/ɡɐ̃ˈɡɾenɐ/gan·gre·naPortuguêsEnglishEspañolFrançaisDefinition1Death 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.”Synonymsgangrenenecrosis
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.”Synonymsgangrenenecrosis