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GANGRENOUS
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Synonyms:
gangrenous; mortified
Classified under:
Similar:
unhealthy (not in or exhibiting good health in body or mind)
Derivation:
gangrene (the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply))
gangrene (necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass)