infarction

/ɪnˈfɑrkʃən/
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Other forms: infarctions

Definitions of infarction
  1. noun
    localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
    synonyms: infarct
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    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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