Gangrene — synonyms, definition

1. gangrene (Noun)

mortification necrosis slough sphacelus

gangrene (Noun) — Necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass.

gangrene (Noun) — The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply).

death pathology clostridial myonecrosis cold gangrene dry gangrene emphysematous gangrene emphysematous phlegmon gangrenous emphysema gas gangrene gas phlegmon mumification necrosis mummification myonecrosis progressive emphysematous necrosis

2. gangrene (Verb)

mortify necrose sphacelate

gangrene (Verb) — Undergo necrosis. ex. "the tissue around the wound gangrened"

rot waste