γάγγραινα — meaning in English
gangraina
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English meaning
- gangrene noun The death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.
- mortification noun The act of mortifying someone or something.
Senses
γάγγραινα is used for these senses in English:
- gangrene The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
- mortification (medicine) The death of part of the body.
gangrene — full definition
- noun The death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.
- noun Figuratively, a corrupting or destructive influence spreading through something.
mortification — full definition
- noun The act of mortifying someone or something.
- noun A strong feeling of shame or embarrassment.
- noun (medicine) The dying of a part of the body, such as tissue.
- noun The control of one's desires through strict, disciplined living.
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