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a condition where body tissue dies due to lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection
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Gangrene is a serious condition that results from a lack of blood supply to tissues, leading to tissue death.
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If left untreated, gangrene can spread quickly and cause severe damage to the affected area.
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I heard that guy's foot got so infected it turned into gangrene. That's rough.
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The gangrene of corruption had spread throughout the entire organization, causing irreparable damage.