혈액 공급의 차단이나 세균 감염으로 인해 신체 조직의 일부가 죽고 부패하는 상태.
The localized death and decomposition of body tissue, typically caused by a lack of blood flow or a bacterial infection.
예문:
"The surgeon had to act quickly before gangrene spread to the rest of the limb."
"Poor circulation in diabetic patients can often lead to the development of gangrene in the toes."
사회나 조직 등을 파괴하고 퍼져 나가는 부패한 영향력이나 상태.
A corrupting influence or condition that spreads and destroys something, such as a society or an organization.
예문:
"The corruption within the police department was described as a moral gangrene eating away at the city's justice system."
"He warned that unchecked greed is a gangrene that eventually destroys the fabric of any community."
괴저에 걸리다 또는 신체 부위를 괴저에 걸리게 하다.
To become affected with gangrene, or to cause a part of the body to undergo such decay.
예문:
"If the wound is not cleaned properly, the surrounding tissue may begin to gangrene."
"The frostbitten fingers had already started to gangrene by the time he reached the hospital."