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infarcted

/ɪnˈfɑːktɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does infarcted mean?

verb

past tense of infarct, to die from a lack of blood supply to an organ or tissue, typically as a result of a blockage in a blood vessel.

Example

"The patient had infarcted a significant portion of her heart muscle, which required immediate medical attention."

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