Gangrenous

usgb/ˈɡæŋɡrɪnəs/
adjective

Relating to, caused by, or affected by gangrene, a condition in which body tissue dies because of lack of blood flow or an infection.

The doctor had to amputate the gangrenous limb to prevent the spread of the infection.
Visual representation of "gangrenous" - Relating to, caused by, or affected by gangrene, a condition in which body tissue dies because of lack of blood flow or an infection.

Often appears as...

  • gangrenous wound
  • gangrenous infection

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Formal, Disapproving

Technical

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Medical Severity

Use 'gangrenous' to describe severe medical conditions often requiring urgent attention.

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The wound became gangrenous, needing immediate surgical intervention.
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Not Always Visible

'Gangrenous' refers to internal tissue damage that might not be immediately apparent.

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The patient complained of numbness before the toe was found to be gangrenous.
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Technical Term

'Gangrenous' is technical and best used in medical or formal discussions about health.

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In our medical review, we found gangrenous tissues in the specimen.
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