Gangrenous: meaning, definitions and examples
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gangrenous
[ ˈɡæŋɡrə.nəs ]
medical condition
Gangrenous refers to a type of tissue death due to a lack of blood flow or a severe bacterial infection. This condition can lead to the decay of body tissues, and is often accompanied by a foul odor and severe pain. In severe cases, it may necessitate surgical intervention to remove the affected area.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The doctor diagnosed him with gangrenous tissue in his foot.
- Prompt treatment was required to prevent the spread of gangrenous infection.
- Gangrenous wounds can lead to serious complications if left untreated.
Translations
Translations of the word "gangrenous" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gangrenoso
🇮🇳 गैंग्रीन
🇩🇪 gangränös
🇮🇩 gangren
🇺🇦 гангренозний
🇵🇱 zgorzelinowy
🇯🇵 壊疽性の
🇫🇷 gangréneux
🇪🇸 gangrenoso
🇹🇷 gangrenöz
🇰🇷 가 gangrenous
🇸🇦 غرغريني
🇨🇿 gangrenózní
🇸🇰 gangrenózny
🇨🇳 坏死的
🇸🇮 gangrenozni
🇮🇸 gengren
🇰🇿 гангренозный
🇬🇪 განგრენოზული
🇦🇿 qanqrenoz
🇲🇽 gangrenoso
Etymology
The word 'gangrenous' is derived from the medieval Latin term 'gangraena,' which originates from the Greek word 'gangaíno,' meaning 'to become putrid'. The use of 'gangraena' in ancient medical texts indicated tissue death caused by various factors such as injury or infection. Over the centuries, the term evolved into 'gangrene' in English, with 'gangrenous' serving as the adjective to describe tissues that are in a state of gangrene. The concept of gangrene has been recognized since antiquity, especially in relation to wounds sustained in battle, where infection and loss of blood flow could result in gangrenous complications. In modern medicine, understanding and treatment of gangrenous conditions have advanced significantly, yet the underlying principles of blood supply and infection remain central to the pathology involved.