Meaning of the word infarction in English
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infarction
US /ɪnˈfɑːrk.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈfɑːrk.ʃən/
Noun
1.
the obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or region of tissue, typically by a thrombus or embolus, causing local death of the tissue.
Example:
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Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is a serious medical emergency.
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Cerebral infarction can lead to a stroke.
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