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gan-grene. [gang-green, gang-green]. Origin: 1535-45; < MF gangrene (earlier cancrene) < L gangraena< Gk gangraina an eating sore. –n. 1: necrosis or death of soft tissue due to obstructed circulation, usually followed by decomposition and putrefaction. –v. (used with object, –v. (used without object) 2: to affect or become affected with gangrene.

Review the dictionary definition of the word gangrene. This word is being used as a verb in the following sentence: “If you don’t keep that wound clean and properly bandaged, gangrene will set in.”


Please select the best answer from the choices provided


T
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Answer 1

T (True)