gangrene

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noun

gan·grene ˈgaŋ-ˌgrēn How to pronounce gangrene (audio)

gaŋ-ˈgrēn

ˈgan-ˌgrēn,

gan-ˈgrēn

: local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply

: pervasive decay or corruption : rot

moral gangrene

gangrenous

ˈgaŋ-grə-nəs How to pronounce gangrene (audio)

adjective

gangrene

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verb

gangrened; gangrening

transitive verb

: to make gangrenous

intransitive verb

: to become gangrenous

Example Sentences

Noun When gangrene set in, the soldier's leg had to be amputated.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Once prized for keeping gangrene at bay in the trenches, Hunter has completed the ultimate 21st-century transformation to become the rainy-day boot de jour for celebrities from Rita Ora to Rihanna, Cara Delevingne to Alexa Chung.

CNN, 23 June 2022 Investigations into an unusual number of deaths at the jail date back to at least 2015, including instances where inmates died from issues such as broken bones or gangrene.

William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, 7 Feb. 2022 Some extremities might develop gangrene and require amputation.

Chris Smith, BGR, 21 Feb. 2022 Most of her right leg was amputated in January 2011 because of gangrene.

Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2022 The early stages of gangrene were beginning to show.

Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 Wet gangrene is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate surgery.

Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2021 After multiple operations and suffering gangrene, doctors amputated two of his toes and half of a thumb.

Lisa Respers France, CNN, 3 Nov. 2021 At the same time, in a somewhat obvious parallel, Nang’s father’s toe begins to blacken with gangrene that threatens to creep up his leg.

Jessica Kiang, Variety, 22 Sep. 2021

Verb

In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated.

Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated.

Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 There’s more, though, than just the death of a child poisoning Michael, some secret nugget of shame gangrening his heart.

Barbara Vandenburgh, azcentral, 5 Apr. 2018 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

borrowed from Latin gangraena, gangrēna, borrowed from Greek gángraina, apparently derivative (with -aina, as in phagédaina "cancerous sore") of a base gangr-, of uncertain meaning and origin; replacing earlier and Middle English cancrene, borrowed from Medieval Latin cancrēna, blend of gangrēna and cancer cancer

Note: The supposed connection between gángraina and the verb gráō, grân "devour" (dissimilated from reduplicated *gar-gr-?) is derivationally not very plausible; as with other words formed with the suffix -aina, gángraina may be of pre-Greek origin.

Verb

derivative of gangrene entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1597, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

单词	gangrenous
释义	gangrene 1 of 2 noun gan·grene ˈgaŋ-ˌgrēn gaŋ-ˈgrēn ˈgan-ˌgrēn, gan-ˈgrēn 1 : local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply 2 : pervasive decay or corruption : rot moral gangrene gangrenous ˈgaŋ-grə-nəs adjective gangrene 2 of 2 verb gangrened; gangrening transitive verb : to make gangrenous intransitive verb : to become gangrenous Example Sentences Noun When gangrene set in, the soldier's leg had to be amputated. Recent Examples on the Web Noun Once prized for keeping gangrene at bay in the trenches, Hunter has completed the ultimate 21st-century transformation to become the rainy-day boot de jour for celebrities from Rita Ora to Rihanna, Cara Delevingne to Alexa Chung. CNN, 23 June 2022 Investigations into an unusual number of deaths at the jail date back to at least 2015, including instances where inmates died from issues such as broken bones or gangrene. William Thornton \| Wthornton@al.com, al, 7 Feb. 2022 Some extremities might develop gangrene and require amputation. Chris Smith, BGR, 21 Feb. 2022 Most of her right leg was amputated in January 2011 because of gangrene. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 12 Feb. 2022 The early stages of gangrene were beginning to show. Washington Post, 5 Jan. 2022 Wet gangrene is a life-threatening emergency requiring immediate surgery. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 24 Aug. 2021 After multiple operations and suffering gangrene, doctors amputated two of his toes and half of a thumb. Lisa Respers France, CNN, 3 Nov. 2021 At the same time, in a somewhat obvious parallel, Nang’s father’s toe begins to blacken with gangrene that threatens to creep up his leg. Jessica Kiang, Variety, 22 Sep. 2021 Verb In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated. Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated. Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated. Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated. Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated. Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated. Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 In the most extreme case, limbs that have succumbed to gangrene will be amputated. Natalie Stone, PEOPLE.com, 31 May 2018 There’s more, though, than just the death of a child poisoning Michael, some secret nugget of shame gangrening his heart. Barbara Vandenburgh, azcentral, 5 Apr. 2018 See More Word History Etymology Noun borrowed from Latin gangraena, gangrēna, borrowed from Greek gángraina, apparently derivative (with -aina, as in phagédaina "cancerous sore") of a base gangr-, of uncertain meaning and origin; replacing earlier and Middle English cancrene, borrowed from Medieval Latin cancrēna, blend of gangrēna and cancer cancer Note: The supposed connection between gángraina and the verb gráō, grân "devour" (dissimilated from reduplicated gar-gr-?) is derivationally not very plausible; as with other words formed with the suffix -aina, gángraina* may be of pre-Greek origin. Verb derivative of gangrene entry 1 First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1597, in the meaning defined at transitive sense Phrases Containing gangrene gas gangrene gas gangrene Kids Definition gangrene noun gan·grene ˈgaŋ-ˌgrēn : death of body tissue when the blood supply is cut off Medical Definition gangrene 1 of 2 noun gan·grene ˈgaŋ-ˌgrēn gaŋ-ˈ ˈgan-ˌ, gan-ˈ : local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply gangrene 2 of 2 verb gangrened; gangrening transitive verb : to make gangrenous intransitive verb : to become gangrenous gangrenous adjective as in rotting Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance rotting decaying putrefying putrid putrescent moldy decayed decomposing putrefied disintegrating rotten decomposed corrupted moldering mildewy addled spoiled sour rancid contaminated turned fermented impure curdled defiled soured polluted off degenerated corroded bad tainted deteriorated rank fouled sourish disintegrated crumbled Antonyms & Near Antonyms fresh undecomposed sweet good pristine preserved untouched uncontaminated unspoiled unpolluted untainted undefiled See More
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gangrene

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