Gangrene n. : A term formerly restricted to mortification of the soft tissues which has not advanced so far as to produce complete loss of vitality; but now applied to mortification of the soft parts in any stage.

Gangrene v. t. & i. : To produce gangrene in; to be affected with gangrene.

Example:
What are the best ways to deal with Gangrene besides amputation?

Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
Gangrene is a complication of necrosis or cell death characterized by the decay of body tissues, which become black (and/or green) and malodorous. ... The best treatment for gangrene is revascularization of the affected organ, which can reverse some of the effects of necrosis and allow healing. ...