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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