gangrene

🇬🇧 UK/'gæŋgri:n/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

The decay and death of body tissue, usually caused by loss of blood supply or infection.

坏疽(因血液供应不足或感染导致的组织坏死)

v.

To affect or become affected with gangrene.

使生坏疽;腐烂坏死

🧩 Root Breakdown

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Common Collocations

  • 1.gangrene infection坏疽感染
  • 2.gangrene risk坏疽风险
  • 3.gangrene development坏疽发展

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Gangrene developed after the serious infection went untreated.

  • 2.

    Poor circulation can lead to gangrene in the extremities.

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