The progression of a loss of oxygen and nutrients resulting in tissue necrosis,especially in the diabetic's foot,is called
A) infarction
B) gangrene
C) ischemia
D) hemorrhage

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Severe arterial disease of the lower extremities may result in necrosis of several toes or a large segment of the foot,a condition called gangrene.A frequent symptom in diabetic patients is ischemia of the foot,which may progress to infarction and result in gangrene.

The Progression of a Loss of Oxygen and Nutrients Resulting