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gangrene

/ˈɡaŋˌɡɹiːn/ /ˈɡæŋˌɡɹin/

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noun

Gangrène

The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.

Examples :

"If gangrene sets in, we may have to amputate the foot."

Si la gangrène s'installe, nous devrons peut-être amputer le pied.

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noun

Gangrène, corruption

A damaging or corrupting influence.

Examples :

""The constant negativity in the office had become a gangrene, slowly poisoning everyone's morale." "

La négativité constante au bureau était devenue une gangrène, empoisonnant lentement le moral de chacun.

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verb

Provoquer la gangrène

To produce gangrene in.

Examples :

"The infected wound could gangrene the entire limb if left untreated. "

La plaie infectée pourrait provoquer la gangrène de tout le membre si elle n'est pas traitée.

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verb

Être atteint de gangrène

To be affected with gangrene.

Examples :

"The patient's toe began to gangrene after the injury. "

L'orteil du patient a commencé à être atteint de gangrène après la blessure.

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verb

Gangrener, se gangrener

To corrupt; To cause to become degenerate.

Examples :

"The stress and lack of sleep began to gangrene the student's motivation for learning. "

Le stress et le manque de sommeil ont commencé à gangrener la motivation de l'élève à apprendre.

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