infarto

Definitions of infarto
  1. noun
    a sudden severe instance of abnormal heart function
    synonyms: ataque al corazón
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    type of:
    acometida, agresión, arremetida, asalto, ataque, atentado, crisis, embestida
    a sudden occurrence of an uncontrollable condition
  2. noun
    localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
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    types:
    infarto de miocardio
    destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle
    type of:
    patología
    any deviation from a healthy or normal condition
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