Gangrene

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæŋˌɡriːn/

Definitions of gangrene

noun a condition where body tissue dies due to lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection

Example Sentences

A1 Gangrene is a serious medical condition.

A2 If left untreated, gangrene can lead to tissue death.

B1 The doctor had to amputate the affected limb due to gangrene.

B2 Antibiotics are often prescribed to treat gangrene and prevent further infection.

C1 Advanced stages of gangrene may require surgical intervention.

C2 Gangrene can result from poor circulation or untreated infections.

Examples of gangrene in a Sentence

formal Gangrene is a serious condition that results from a lack of blood supply to tissues, leading to tissue death.

informal If left untreated, gangrene can spread quickly and cause severe damage to the affected area.

slang I heard that guy's foot got so infected it turned into gangrene. That's rough.

figurative The gangrene of corruption had spread throughout the entire organization, causing irreparable damage.

Grammatical Forms of gangrene

• past tense: gangrened
• plural: gangrenes
• comparative: more gangrenous
• superlative: most gangrenous
• present tense: gangrenes
• future tense: will gangrene
• perfect tense: has gangrened
• continuous tense: is gangrening
• singular: gangrene
• positive degree: gangrene
• infinitive: gangrene
• gerund: gangrening
• participle: gangrening

Origin and Evolution of gangrene

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'gangrene' originated from the Greek word 'gangraina', which means 'dry gangrene'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific type of tissue decay, the term 'gangrene' has evolved to encompass any form of tissue death due to lack of blood flow or infection.