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Gangrenous

Part of Speech: Adjective

Senses:

1. (Medicine) Affected by gangrene; showing signs of death or decay.
2. (Figurative) Extremely decayed or corrupt.

Usage:

Sense 1:

- The gangrenous wound required immediate medical attention.

- Gangrenous tissue was removed during surgery to prevent the spread of infection.

Sense 2:

- The gangrenous state of the city's politics called for drastic reforms.

- The gangrenous corruption within the company ultimately led to its downfall.

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