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gangrene

/ˈɡænɡrin/

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1 · n.

death of body tissue because blood supply is lost or infection occurs

坏疽

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The surgeon treated the wound promptly to prevent gangrene.
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外科医生及时处理伤口，以防发生坏疽。
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