gangrene
UK/'gæŋgri:n/US
GREC2
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
Loanwordgangreneother
=gangrene
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.