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Definitions of gangrenous in various dictionaries:
adj - suffering from tissue death
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Mar 13 2019 Irish Times (Crosaire) |
Oct 10 2016 Irish Times (Crosaire) |
Jan 30 2014 Irish Times (Crosaire) |
Jan 6 2004 The Telegraph - Cryptic |
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Indicative of or afflicted with gangrene. |
bGangreneb (or bgangrenousb necrosis) is a type of necrosis caused by a critically insufficient blood supply. This potentially life-threatening condition may occur after an injury or infection, or in people suffering from any chronic health problem affecting blood circulation. |
suffering from tissue death |
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Gangrene is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply. Symptoms may include a change in skin color to red or black, numbness, swelling, pain, skin breakdown, and coolness. The feet and hands are most commonly affected. Certain types may present with a fever or sepsis.Risk factors include diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, smoking, major trauma, alcoholism, HIV/AIDS, frostbite, and Raynaud's syndrome. It can be classified as dry gangrene, wet gangrene, gas gangrene, internal gangrene, and necrotizing fasciitis. The diagnosis of gangrene is based on symptoms and supported by tests such as medical imaging.Treatment may involve surgery to remove the dead tissue, antibiotics to treat any infection, and efforts to address the underlying cause. Surgical efforts may include debridement, amputation, or the use of maggot therapy. Efforts to treat the underlying cause may include bypass surgery or angioplasty. In certain cases hyperbaric oxygen therapy may be useful. It is unknown how commonly the condition occurs. |