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.
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.
- noun A sensation of extreme shame or embarrassment.
- noun The death of part of the body.
- noun A bringing under of the passions and appetites by a severe or strict manner of living.