Gangrene
Pronunciation: /ˈɡænɡriːn/
Gangrene (noun)
- A serious condition where body tissue dies due to lack of blood flow or infection.
- A medical emergency requiring immediate treatment to prevent spread of dead tissue.
Examples
- Gangrene can occur when blood flow is blocked.
- If untreated, gangrene leads to tissue death.
Common collocations: cause gangrene, treat gangrene, gangrene infection, emergency surgery, seek treatment