Definition of "gangrene" in Englisch

noun

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

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

2. (figuratively) A damaging or corrupting influence.

verb

1. (transitive) To produce gangrene in.

2. (intransitive) To be affected with gangrene.

3. (transitive) To corrupt; To cause to become degenerate.