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gangrene

noun

/ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/

Meaning

The death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply or infection.

If untreated, the wound may lead to gangrene.

necrosis, tissue death, decay, mortification

healing, regeneration

develop gangrene, risk of gangrene, treat gangrene

A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or...

The tactical aspects of a game, such as its plot and the way it is played.

a fixed sum of money paid to someone each year, typically for the rest of their life

A large group of people or things of a particular kind.

a professional joker or fool at a medieval court; someone who jokes a lot

A firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body such as joints, ear, and nose.