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gangræna

gangræna is the alternative form of gangrene.

Meaning of gangrene

Noun

gangrene (countable and uncountable, plural gangrenes)

  1. The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
    • If gangrene sets in, we may have to amputate the foot.
    Synonyms:
    sphacel
  2. (figuratively) A damaging or corrupting influence.
    • Women should earn equal wages with men for equal work done. Child marriages and polygamy are a gangrene on society.1960, Cora Vreede-de Stuers, The Indonesian woman: struggles and achievements

See all 5 meanings of gangrene

Forms of gangræna

pluralgangrænæ

Questions about gangræna

What is gangræna the alternative form of?
Gangræna is the alternative form of gangrene.

Words near gangræna in the dictionary

  1. gangrenized
  2. gangrenizes
  3. gangrenizing
  4. gangrenous
  5. gangrenously
  6. gangræna
  7. gangs
  8. Gangs of Four
  9. gangs up
  10. gangs up on
  11. gangsa

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