The process of developing gangrene or causing tissue to die and decay from infection or loss of blood supply.
Present participle of 'gangrene,' showing the ongoing action of the condition developing.
During WWI, trench foot—where soldiers' feet would literally start gangrening from constant cold, wet conditions—became such a problem that armies had to mandate foot inspection and warm dry socks.
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