Gangrene Definition & Meaning
gangrene
- noun
- necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
- the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply)
- verb
- undergo necrosis; "the tissue around the wound necrosed"
"Gangrene" in song lyrics
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"Feel infected like we've got gangrene"
Flobots — Rise -
"While the lust for the loot spreads out like gangrene"
J-Live — Epilogue -
"Impale bubblegum rap stars on microphones infected with gangrene"
Monsta Island Czars — Sumthin to Prove (RODAN)
Words that rhyme with gangrene
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does gangrene mean?
- necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) undergo necrosis; "the tissue around the wound necrosed"
- What part of speech is gangrene?
- Gangrene is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does gangrene have?
- Gangrene has 3 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).