(1):
(n.) A term formerly restricted to mortification of the soft tissues which has not advanced so far as to produce complete loss of vitality; but now applied to mortification of the soft parts in any stage.
(2):
(v. t. & i.) To produce gangrene in; to be affected with gangrene.
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