cold gangrene

/koʊld ˌgæŋgrin/
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Definitions of cold gangrene
  1. noun
    (pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color
    synonyms: dry gangrene, mumification necrosis, mummification
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    type of:
    gangrene, slough, sphacelus
    necrotic tissue; a mortified or gangrenous part or mass
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