{"version":"1.0","provider_name":"Glossary","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary","author_name":"Glossary","author_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/author\/adminglossary\/","title":"Gangrene - Definition of Gangrene","type":"rich","width":600,"height":338,"html":"<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"a3mGTLxsjk\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/gangrene\/\">Gangrene<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/gangrene\/embed\/#?secret=a3mGTLxsjk\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" title=\"&#8220;Gangrene&#8221; &#8212; Glossary\" data-secret=\"a3mGTLxsjk\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\"><\/iframe><script>\n\/*! This file is auto-generated *\/\n!function(d,l){\"use strict\";l.querySelector&&d.addEventListener&&\"undefined\"!=typeof URL&&(d.wp=d.wp||{},d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage||(d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage=function(e){var t=e.data;if((t||t.secret||t.message||t.value)&&!\/[^a-zA-Z0-9]\/.test(t.secret)){for(var s,r,n,a=l.querySelectorAll('iframe[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),o=l.querySelectorAll('blockquote[data-secret=\"'+t.secret+'\"]'),c=new RegExp(\"^https?:$\",\"i\"),i=0;i<o.length;i++)o[i].style.display=\"none\";for(i=0;i<a.length;i++)s=a[i],e.source===s.contentWindow&&(s.removeAttribute(\"style\"),\"height\"===t.message?(1e3<(r=parseInt(t.value,10))?r=1e3:~~r<200&&(r=200),s.height=r):\"link\"===t.message&&(r=new URL(s.getAttribute(\"src\")),n=new URL(t.value),c.test(n.protocol))&&n.host===r.host&&l.activeElement===s&&(d.top.location.href=t.value))}},d.addEventListener(\"message\",d.wp.receiveEmbedMessage,!1),l.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\",function(){for(var e,t,s=l.querySelectorAll(\"iframe.wp-embedded-content\"),r=0;r<s.length;r++)(t=(e=s[r]).getAttribute(\"data-secret\"))||(t=Math.random().toString(36).substring(2,12),e.src+=\"#?secret=\"+t,e.setAttribute(\"data-secret\",t)),e.contentWindow.postMessage({message:\"ready\",secret:t},\"*\")},!1)))}(window,document);\n\/\/# sourceURL=https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-includes\/js\/wp-embed.min.js\n<\/script>\n","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/www.healthbenefitstimes.com\/glossary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Gangrene.jpg","thumbnail_width":800,"thumbnail_height":449,"description":"Death of a mass of tissue, generally associated with loss of vascular (nutritive) supply and followed by bacterial invasion and putrefaction.Death of masses of body tissue, followed by bacterial invasion and subsequent decay; usually, but not exclusively, associated with the loss or interruption of blood supply to a tissue area.Death of tissue caused by a decrease or absence of blood supply.Death of tissues in a localized area resulting from the loss of blood.A condition in which tissues die and decay, as a result of bacterial action, because the blood supply has been lost through injury or disease of the artery.Tissue death resulting from lack of nutrition and oxygen when the blood supply to the affected part is decreased or lost because of disease (e.g., diabetes), injury, blood clot, tourniquet, frostbite, severe bum, or bacterial infection. The arms and legs are most commonly affected. Treatment includes antibiotics, a hyperbaric chamber, and at times surgery.The death of body tissues caused by infection, trauma, or other condition resulting in loss of blood supply.A condition in which a tissue of the body dies because of blockage of arterial blood supply. Gangrene develops, most commonly in the extremities, when the blood supply to the affected body part is cut off due to infection, a blood clot in an artery, vascular disease such as arteriosclerosis, trauma due to accident or surgery, severe frostbite, or the vascular collapse that may accompany diabetes mellitus. Gangrene is most dangerous when it affects the intestines or stomach.Death and decay of part of the body due to deficiency or cessation of blood supply. The causes include disease, injury, or atheroma in major blood vessels, frostbite or severe bums, and diseases such as diabetes mellitus and Raynaud's disease. Dry gangrene is death and withering of tissues caused simply by a cessation of local blood circulation. Moist gangrene is death and putrefactive decay of tissue caused by bacterial infection.The death and decay of body tissues caused by a reduction or complete loss of blood supply to the area. There are two types: dry and moist. The former is a process of mummification, with the blood supply of the affected area of tissue stopping and the tissue withering up. Moist gangrene is characterized by putrefactive tissue decay caused by bacterial infection. The dead part, when formed of soft tissues, is called a slough and, when part of a bone, is called a sequestrum.Necrosis or death of tissue, usually resulting from deficient or absent blood supply.Tissue within a specific region of the body undergoes decay or death as a consequence of inadequate blood flow, resulting in restricted circulation.Gangrene refers to the demise of tissue, typically brought about by a disruption in blood supply. This condition can impact a small patch of skin or even a substantial section of a limb.As tissues are on the verge of death, they elicit pain, but they become insensate once dead. The impacted tissue darkens in color. Gangrene is classified into two types: dry and wet.In the case of dry gangrene, the tissue perishes due to a lack of blood supply. This type of gangrene doesn't proliferate. It can be brought about by conditions such as arteriosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, thrombosis, frostbite, or an embolism.Wet gangrene emerges when a section of dry gangrene, or an injury, gets contaminated by bacteria. This may result in redness, swelling, and pus discharge around the blackened tissues. The gangrene proliferates and the affected area emits a foul odor. A particularly aggressive variant known as gas gangrene is caused by a bacterium that deteriorates muscles and generates a malodorous gas.The management of dry gangrene primarily focuses on enhancing blood flow to the impacted region before the tissues become lifeless. The use of antibiotics can help thwart the onset of wet gangrene.In the case of wet gangrene, it might be essential to amputate the affected area along with the nearby tissue to manage the condition.The decay or death of tissue caused by a lack of arterial blood supply due to disease or injury, leading to the decomposition of deceased tissue."}