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Yes, gangrene is playable

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"Gangrene" Definition

noun

Death and decay of body tissue, often occurring in a limb, caused by insufficient blood supply and usually following injury or disease.
Local death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply.
Pervasive decay or corruption .

verb-transitive

To affect or become affected with gangrene.

verb

To make .
To become gangrenous.

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