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dry gangrene

/draɪ ˈɡæŋɡriːn/

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/draɪ ˈɡæŋɡriːn/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся омертвением тканей организма из-за недостатка кровоснабжения, при котором поражённая область становится сухой, сморщенной и тёмной, обычно поражая конечности, такие как пальцы рук или ног.

A medical condition characterized by the death of body tissue due to lack of blood supply, where the affected area becomes dry, shriveled, and dark, typically affecting extremities like fingers or toes.

  1. Medical conditionC2formal

    A form of tissue death (necrosis) caused by a lack of blood supply, characterized by the affected area becoming dry, shriveled, and dark.

    ruСухая гангрена

    • Dry gangrene often affects the toes and fingers of patients with diabetes.
    • The surgeon had to amputate the foot due to advanced dry gangrene.
    • Dry gangrene progresses slowly compared to wet gangrene.