gangrenous (Meaning)

Wordnet

gangrenous (s)

suffering from tissue death

Webster

gangrenous (a.)

Affected by, or produced by, gangrene; of the nature of gangrene.

FAQs About the word gangrenous

suffering from tissue deathAffected by, or produced by, gangrene; of the nature of gangrene.

mildewy, putrid, moldy, decomposing, disintegrating, decomposed, spoiled, putrefying,rotting, decayed

fresh, undecomposed, good, undecomposed, sweet, preserved,fresh, sweet, preserved, good

The gangrenous limb was beyond repair, requiring immediate amputation.

The wound had become infected and gangrenous, threatening to spread if untreated.

The gangrenous tissue emitted a fetid odor, nauseating anyone who came near.

The gangrenous toes were blackened and shriveling, causing excruciating pain.