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cold gangrene

 

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Noun cold gangrene has 1 sense
  1. dry gangrene, cold gangrene, mumification necrosis, mummification - (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color
    --1 is a kind of gangrene, sphacelus, slough

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Cold Gangrene

Noun: Cold Gangrene is a severe condition characterized by the death of body tissue due to inadequate blood supply and subsequent infection. It occurs primarily in extremities, such as fingers, toes, and limbs, and can be caused by injuries, chronic diseases, or circulatory disorders.

Sample Sentence: The patient had to undergo immediate amputation of his foot due to the spreading infection of cold gangrene.


Adjective: Cold Gangrene refers to a state of tissue death resulting from ischemia, or lack of blood flow, which occurs without the presence of inflammation or infection. It is typically associated with chronic diseases or restricted circulation.

Sample Sentence: The doctor diagnosed the patient with cold gangrene, warning him that it may require surgical intervention to relieve the restricted blood flow.


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