gangrene
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Gangrene in Yoon’s legs progressed to the point that they had to be amputated.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2023
Gangrene developed and in three days Bride Cote was dead.
From Time Magazine Archive
But for names that really scream grotesque, it's tough to beat Urban Decay, whose new fall colors for lips, eyes and nails include Rust, Gash, Gangrene, Vapor and Toxin.
From Time Magazine Archive
Gangrene eats away the feet upon which he so confidently stood all his life.
From Time Magazine Archive
Gangrene was spreading from Day’s toes to his knee; his doctor said his toes needed amputating, but Day refused.
From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot
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