Gangrene

In some instances the dead portion is dissolved away at its circumference by an exudation from the living parts, and is thus separated or sloughed from them; while, if the dead portion be extensive, separation will not be effected before decomposition takes place, and, hence, we have what are known as Gangrene and Sphacelus.

An Epitome of Practical Surgery, for Field and Hospital. 1863

Gangrene occurs when a body part - your skin, muscle or even an organ - loses its blood supply.

Find Me A Cure 2008

The book is a charming picaresque, though the world is not extremely coherent, with movie-star cephalopods, a kind refrigerator, an suspiciously endless party on a train, a bar called The Gangrene run by a dentists’ daughter, and of course, the titular pirate ship, the Ironic Gentleman, all co-existing in the story.

Beware the historic preservationists! 2007

The book is a charming picaresque, though the world is not extremely coherent, with movie-star cephalopods, a kind refrigerator, an suspiciously endless party on a train, a bar called The Gangrene run by a dentists’ daughter, and of course, the titular pirate ship, the Ironic Gentleman, all co-existing in the story.

Beware the historic preservationists! 2007

Shutting Down Govt, Even The VA, Is Worth 'The Pain' Because Govt Is Full Of 'Gangrene'

Think Progress 2010

Shutting Down Govt, Even The VA, Is Worth 'The Pain' Because Govt Is Full Of 'Gangrene'

Think Progress 2010

Shutting Down Govt, Even The VA, Is Worth 'The Pain' Because Govt Is Full Of 'Gangrene'

Center for American Progress Action Fund 2010

Shutting Down Govt, Even The VA, Is Worth 'The Pain' Because Govt Is Full Of 'Gangrene'

Think Progress 2010

Shutting Down Govt, Even The VA, Is Worth 'The Pain' Because Govt Is Full Of 'Gangrene'

Center for American Progress Action Fund 2010

Shutting Down Govt, Even The VA, Is Worth 'The Pain' Because Govt Is Full Of 'Gangrene'

Think Progress 2010