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gangrene

[gang-green, gang-green] / ˈgæŋ grin, gæŋˈgrin /






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Gangrene in Yoon’s legs progressed to the point that they had to be amputated.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2023

Gangrene eats away the feet upon which he so confidently stood all his life.

From Time Magazine Archive

Gangrene develops in Ted Lawson's leg; by the time an American doctor reaches him, there is nothing to do but take it off.

From Time Magazine Archive

Gangrene set in, "the probable result of plaintiff's improper surgical procedure," and the patient died.

From Time Magazine Archive

Gangrene was spreading from Day’s toes to his knee; his doctor said his toes needed amputating, but Day refused.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot




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