Clinical Diagnosis · Cardiovascular System · Easy

Gangrene

Meaning: Death of body tissue due to loss of blood supply or serious bacterial infection, often affecting toes and fingers.

In practice: Poorly controlled diabetes and peripheral arterial disease led to gangrene of his big toe.

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