Definition of Gangrene. Meaning of Gangrene. Synonyms of Gangrene

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Definition of Gangrene

Gangrene
Gangrene Gan"grene, n. [F. gangr[`e]ne, L. gangraena, fr. Gr. ?, fr. ? to gnaw, eat; cf. Skr. gras, gar, to devour, and E. voracious, also canker, n., in sense 3.] (Med.) A term formerly restricted to mortification of the soft tissues which has not advanced so far as to produce complete loss of vitality; but now applied to mortification of the soft parts in any stage.

Meaning of Gangrene from wikipedia

- be classified as dry gangrene, wet gangrene, gas gangrene, internal gangrene, and necrotizing fasciitis. The diagnosis of gangrene is based on symptoms...
- Fournier gangrene is a type of necrotizing fasciitis or gangrene affecting the external genitalia or perineum. It commonly occurs in older men, but it...
- Gas gangrene (also known as clostridial myonecrosis) is a bacterial infection that produces tissue gas in gangrene. This deadly form of gangrene usually...
- Gangrene is an American musical duo consisting of rappers/producers The Alchemist and Oh No. In 2013, Gangrene, together with Tangerine Dream and Woody...
- blood supply. Gangrene may also refer to: Gangrene (album), a 2008 album by Mirrorthrone Gangrene (book), a 1976 novel by Jef Geeraerts Gangrene (group), an...
- Internal gangrene is a general term for necrosis of an internal organ, such as the large intestine, appendix, or small intestine. It may refer to: Ischemic...
- "hemolytic streptococcal gangrene", "progressive bacterial synergistic gangrene", or "necrotizing abscess". Later, "hospital gangrene" became more commonly...
- Disgust Me is the third full-length studio album by American hip hop duo Gangrene. It was released on August 7, 2015, through M**** Appeal Records. Production...
- ischemia of lower limb and the gastrointestinal tracts. Both dry gangrene and gas gangrene can lead to this type of necrosis. If superimposed infection of...
- The Powerpuff Girls is an American animated television series franchise that takes place in the fictional city of Townsville and stars the titular Powerpuff...