Definitions for: Gangrene


[n] the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
[n] necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
[v] undergo necrosis; of tissue



Webster (1913) Definition: 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.


Gan"grene, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Gangrened; p.
pr. & vb. n. Gangrening.] [Cf. F. gangr['e]ner.]
To produce gangrene in; to be affected with gangrene.

Synonyms: mortification, mortify, necrose, necrosis, slough, sphacelate, sphacelus, sphacelus

See Also: death, dry gangrene, mummification, myonecrosis, pathology, rot, waste

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