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infarction

in·farc·tion

UK/ɪnˈfɑːk.ʃən/ US/ɪnˈfɑɹk.ʃən/ rare

noun

1.

localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin infarctiō, equivalent to infarct + -ion.

Phrases

  • cerebral infarction
  • myocardial infarction

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