Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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gangrene | Yes | No | Yes | No |
mortification | Yes | No | No | No |
gangrene (noun) | mortification (noun) |
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the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) | (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) |
necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass | an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect |
strong feelings of embarrassment | |
the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) |
gangrene (verb) | mortification (verb) |
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undergo necrosis |