Meaning of gangrene in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈɡæŋɡrin/

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  1. Verb

    gangrene

    Definitions

    1. undergo necrosis

    Examples

    • « the tissue around the wound necrosed »

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  2. Noun

    gangrene

    Etymology

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

    Definitions

    1. necrotic tissue

    Examples

    • « a mortified or gangrenous part or mass »

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  3. 2. the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)

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