gangrene in Greek
gangrene in Greek is γάγγραινα — gangrene means the death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.
gangrene in Greek
γάγγραινα
Pronounced: gangraina
The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
What does "gangrene" mean?
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noun The death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.
"If gangrene sets in, we may have to amputate the foot."
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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
- If gangrene sets in, we may have to amputate the foot.
- Doctors amputated the toes to stop the gangrene from spreading.
- Corruption spread through the department like gangrene.
- Women should earn equal wages with men for equal work done. Child marriages and polygamy are a gangrene on society.
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What is "gangrene" in Greek?
"gangrene" in Greek is γάγγραινα. gangrene means: The death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.
How do you pronounce γάγγραινα?
"gangrene" in Greek is γάγγραινα, pronounced "gangraina".
How do you use "gangrene" in a sentence?
Example: "Doctors amputated the toes to stop the gangrene from spreading." In Greek, "gangrene" is γάγγραινα.
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