Gangrenous
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɡæŋɡɹɪnəs/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Gangrenous is an adjective meaning Indicative of or afflicted with gangrene.
Meaning
Indicative of or afflicted with gangrene.
Example Sentences
The medic worried that Private Johnson's wounded leg was looking more gangrenous.
Synonyms for gangrenous
Depending on context, synonyms include infected, necrotic, putrefactive, rotting, septic, mortified.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include unhealthy, mortified, ergotism, anguinous, ganglike, maggoted.
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