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Meaning of
infarction
in English
infarction
us
//ˌɪn.fɑrˈkʃən//
uk
//ˌɪn.fɑːˈkʃən//
#uncommon
Plural
infarction
Definitions
Noun
area
of
dead
tissue
(
necrosis
)
The
doctor
explained
that
the
infarction
was
caused
by
a
blockage
in
the
artery
.
process
causing
ischemic
necrosis
;
cell
death
The
patient
suffered
from
a
myocardial
infarction
due
to
prolonged
lack
of
blood
flow
.
tissue
death
due
to
lack
of
blood
The
infarction
led
to
permanent
damage
in
the
affected
area
.
Compounds / Phrases
cardiac infarction
