gan·grene (g ng gr n , gng-grn)n. Death and decay of body tissue, often occurring in a limb, caused by insufficient blood supply and usually following injury or disease. tr. & intr.v. gan·grened, gan·gren·ing, gan·grenes To affect or become affected with gangrene. [Medieval Latin cancr na, from Latin gangraena, gangrna, from Greek gangraina.]gan gre·nous (gnggr -ns) adj. |
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