gangrene
US /ɡæŋˈɡriːn/
UK /ɡæŋˈɡriːn/
1.
坏疽
localized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from either obstructed circulation or bacterial infection.
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The doctor diagnosed the patient with gangrene in his foot.
医生诊断病人脚部患有坏疽。
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Untreated wounds can lead to serious complications like gangrene.
未经治疗的伤口可能导致严重的并发症，如坏疽。