GANGRENED Synonyms
There are 9 hypernyms of the word gangrened. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for GANGRENED
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decayed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless | ||||||||
necrotic | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relating to or affected by necrosis | ||||||||
decomposed | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • separate (substances) into constituent elements or parts • lose a stored charge, magnetic flux, or current • break down | ||||||||
putrefied | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||||
verb • become putrid; decay with an offensive smell | ||||||||
sphacelus | nounn | |||||||
noun • necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass • the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) | ||||||||
mortification | nounn | |||||||
noun • strong feelings of embarrassment • the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) • an instance in which you are caused to lose your prestige or self-respect • (Christianity) the act of mortifying the lusts of the flesh by self-denial and privation (especially by bodily pain or discomfort inflicted on yourself) | ||||||||
mortify | verbv | |||||||
verb • practice self-denial of one's body and appetites • hold within limits and control • cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of • undergo necrosis | ||||||||
necrose | verbv | |||||||
verb • undergo necrosis | ||||||||
necrosis | nounn | |||||||
noun • the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) | ||||||||
slough | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a hollow filled with mud • necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass • any outer covering that can be shed or cast off (such as the cast-off skin of a snake) • a stagnant swamp (especially as part of a bayou) verb • cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers | ||||||||
sphacelate | verbv | |||||||
verb • undergo necrosis |