Gangrene and Wreck

Gangrene

Gangrene noun - The localized death of living cells (as from infection or the interruption of blood supply).

Wreck and gangrene are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wreck" instead a noun "Gangrene".

Nearby Words: gangrenous, gangrened

Wreck

Wreck noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.

Gangrene and wreck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gangrene" instead a noun "Wreck".

Nearby Words: wrecked, wrecker, wreckage, wrecking
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