Meaning of the word gangrene in English
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gangrene
US /ɡæŋˈɡriːn/
UK /ɡæŋˈɡriːn/

Noun
1.
localized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection.
Example:
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with gangrene in his foot.
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Untreated wounds can lead to serious complications like gangrene.
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