Gangrene

usgb/ˈɡæŋɡriːn/
noun

A medical condition where body tissue dies because it is not getting enough blood.

The doctor had to amputate his leg to stop the gangrene from spreading.
Visual representation of "gangrene" - A medical condition where body tissue dies because it is not getting enough blood

Often appears as...

  • spread of gangrene
  • gangrene infection

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Medical Urgency

Gangrene is used to describe a severe medical emergency often requiring surgery.

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The patient was rushed into surgery due to gangrene.
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Not Contagious

Unlike infections, gangrene isn't contagious but demands immediate treatment.

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Her wound led to gangrene, but her family wasn't at risk of catching it.
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Visual Cues

The term implies visual changes in the tissue such as blackening or discolouration.

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The dark color of his toes was a clear sign of gangrene setting in.
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