Gangrene

Gangrene

The death of body tissue, most often caused by a lack of blood flow and infection. Gangrene can lead to amputation.

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Category: Diabetes treatment
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The death of body tissue due to the loss of blood supply to that tissue, sometimes permitting bacteria to invade it and accelerate its decay.

gangrene

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