gangrened

Meanings

• noun

  The process of tissue death and putrefaction in parts of a living organism, typically due to a lack of blood supply.

  - "The soldier's leg was gangrened after the battle."
  - "Gangrened tissue must be surgically removed as soon as possible to prevent the spread of infection."

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Variants

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gangrene , gangrened , gangrenes , gangrening

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Etymology

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From Old French gangrène, from gangre 'putrefaction' + -ène -ene.

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Trivia

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1. Gangrened tissue is often described as having a distinctive odor.

2. The term 'gangrened' comes from the Old French word 'gangre', meaning 'putrefaction'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gangrene: A serious and potentially life-threatening infection caused by a lack of blood flow to tissues, leading to tissue death and decay.

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Culture

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Gangrened has been a significant theme in literature and art, often used as a metaphor for spiritual or moral decay.

How to Memorize "gangrened"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a limb turning black and dying due to a lack of blood flow.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the process of decay and death.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gangrene: Gone And No Return Ever Ends Now' to remember the definition.

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