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gangrene in Finnish

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

gangrene in Finnish

kuolio
noun
The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
gangreeni
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 Finnish?

"gangrene" in Finnish is kuolio, gangreeni. 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 Finnish, "gangrene" is kuolio, gangreeni.

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

Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "gangrene": kuolio, gangreeni.

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