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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 natural disposition to be combative or aggressive.

a female dog

either side of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear

Uncertainty, vagueness, unclear meaning.

Hopefulness and confidence about the future or the successful outcome of something.

a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy