Definition of gangrene

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • gangrene is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • gangrene is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • gangrene is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 14

Definition of gangrene


  • undergo necrosis (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. mortify
    2. necrose
    3. sphacelate
  • the localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply) (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. mortification
    2. necrosis
    3. sphacelus
  • necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. slough
    2. sphacelus

See definition of gangrene in Merriam Webster