Meaning of the word gangrene in English

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gangrene

US /ɡæŋˈɡriːn/
UK /ˈɡæŋ.ɡriːn/
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Noun

localized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection.

Example:
The doctor diagnosed the patient with gangrene in his foot.
Untreated wounds can lead to serious complications like gangrene.