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dry gangrene

 

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Noun dry 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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Dry Gangrene

Definition: Dry gangrene is a type of gangrene characterized by tissue necrosis (death) due to reduced or cut off blood supply without the presence of infection.

Sense 1 (Medical): In the medical field, dry gangrene refers to the condition where body tissues, typically in extremities such as fingers and toes, die due to impaired blood flow. It usually occurs as a result of atherosclerosis, diabetes, or severe frostbite.

Example Sentence: Severe untreated frostbite can lead to the development of dry gangrene, causing the affected area to become black, shriveled, and devoid of any sensation.

Sense 2 (Popular): In a general context, dry gangrene is commonly referred to as a non-medical term describing a lack of enthusiasm, excitement, or fervor in a particular situation or event.

Example Sentence: The team's uninspiring performance created a sense of dry gangrene among the fans, taking away the enjoyment of the game.

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