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Meaning of word gangrene from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : Necrotic tissue. A mortified or gangrenous part or mass.

Synonyms : slough, sphacelus

Meaning : The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply).

Synonyms : mortification, necrosis, sphacelus

Meaning : Undergo necrosis.

Example : The tissue around the wound necrosed.

Synonyms : mortify, necrose, sphacelate

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Give, sell, or transfer to another.

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Unacceptable behavior (especially ludicrously false statements).

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Destroy completely.

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In an advanced stage of pregnancy.

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(superlative of `many' used with count nouns and often preceded by `the') quantifier meaning the greatest in number.

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Cause to burst with a violent release of energy.

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Military supplies.