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Gangrene
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Meaning
Noun
●
The
necrosis
or
rotting
of
flesh
, usually
caused
by
lack
of blood supply.
●
A
damaging
or
corrupting
influence.
Verb
●
To
produce
gangrene
in.
●
To be
affected
with gangrene.
●
To
corrupt
; To cause to become degenerate.
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Origin
gangrene
English
gangraena
Latin
γάγγραινα
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
γραίνειν
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Necrosis
Sepsis
Septicemia
Septicaemia
Cellulitis
Infection
Cancer
Ulcers
Pneumonia
Sores
Meningitis
Amputation
Ulceration
Edema
Osteomyelitis
Infections
Gout
Peritonitis
Dermatitis
Appendicitis
Contractures
Arthritis
Ischemia
Abscesses
Hemorrhage
Inflammation
Injury
Pain
Ulcer
Conjunctivitis
Syphilis
Bleeding
Wound
Jaundice
Neuropathy
Dvt
Rash
Blisters
Thrombosis
Frostbite
Diarrhea
Diarrhoea
Hematoma
Oedema
Burns
Swelling
Pyelonephritis
Blood Poisoning
Toxic Megacolon
Anal Fissures
Avascular Necrosis
Fecal Impaction
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Septic Shock
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