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    gangrene - Dictionary definition and meaning for word gangrene

    Definition
    (noun) necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
    Synonyms : slough , sphacelus
    Definition
    (noun) the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) Definition
    (verb) undergo necrosis
    Synonyms : mortify , necrose , sphacelate
    Example Sentence
    • the tissue around the wound necrosed
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gan(GUN)+grene(GREEN)..so if you are shot by a gun and if your leg or hand gets injured and if you donot take any medical care, the wound turns blue..GREEN...AND THAT IS HOW YOU DEVELOP GANGRENE.

Gang Rain i.e. rain in gang means all of a sudden meaning sudden death due to very heavy rain

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