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gangrene in Dutch

gangrene in Dutch is gangreen, koudvuur — gangrene means the death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.

gangrene in Dutch

gangreen
noun
The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
koudvuur
noun
The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.

What does "gangrene" mean?

  1. noun The death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.
    "Doctors amputated the toes to stop the gangrene from spreading."
  2. noun Figuratively, a corrupting or destructive influence spreading through something.
    "Corruption spread through the department like gangrene."
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gangrene in a sentence

  • Doctors amputated the toes to stop the gangrene from spreading.
  • Corruption spread through the department like gangrene.

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What is "gangrene" in Dutch?

"gangrene" in Dutch is gangreen, koudvuur. gangrene means: The death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.

How do you use "gangrene" in a sentence?

Example: "Doctors amputated the toes to stop the gangrene from spreading." In Dutch, "gangrene" is gangreen, koudvuur.

Are there other ways to say "gangrene" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "gangrene": gangreen, koudvuur.

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