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gangrene

/ˈɡæɡrɛn/ noun · British & US
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What does gangrene mean?

noun

Death of tissue in a part of the body due to a lack of blood supply, often caused by injury or infection. A condition in which a part of the body dies due to a lack of blood supply.

Example

"The doctor warned that if the wound didn't receive proper treatment, it could lead to gangrene and the loss of the limb."

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