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infarction

/ɪnˈfɑːrktʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does infarction mean?

noun

A condition in which the blood supply to a part of the body is interrupted, leading to tissue death.

Example

"The doctor diagnosed a myocardial infarction after the patient's ECG showed signs of a heart attack."

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