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infarction

DEFINITIONS OF: infarction

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n localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

Synonyms:
infarct
Types:
MI, myocardial infarct, myocardial infarction
destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
Type of:
pathology
any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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