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Webster 1913 Edition


Gangrenous

Gan′gre-nous

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
gangréneux
.]
Affected by, or produced by, gangrene; of the nature of gangrene.

Webster 1828 Edition


Gangrenous

GAN'GRENOUS

,
Adj.
Mortified; indicating mortification of living flesh.

Definition 2024


gangrenous

gangrenous

English

Adjective

gangrenous (comparative more gangrenous, superlative most gangrenous)

  1. Indicative of or afflicted with gangrene.
    The medic worried that Private Johnson's wounded leg was looking more gangrenous.

Derived terms

  • gangrenously

Synonyms