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What is the definition or description of: gangrene?
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Ischemic tissue: Gangrene is the natural end outcome for irreversible tissue ischemia, characterized by tissue infarction, liquefactive or dry necrosis, and infection with multiple bacterial organisms. Usually a result of loss of arterial oxygenated blood to an end organ.
Answered 5/18/2017
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