cancroid vs gangrene

cancroid

noun
  • Any disease that resembles cancer 

  • Squamous cell carcinoma 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to cancer, especially to squamous cell carcinoma 

  • Resembling a crab 

gangrene

noun
  • The necrosis or rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply. 

  • A damaging or corrupting influence. 

verb
  • To produce gangrene in. 

  • To be affected with gangrene. 

  • To corrupt; To cause to become degenerate. 

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