infarction
US /ɪnˈfɑːrk.ʃən/
UK /ɪnˈfɑːrk.ʃən/
1.
infarto
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.
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Myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack, is a serious medical emergency.
L'infarto del miocardio, comunemente noto come attacco di cuore, è un'emergenza medica grave.
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Cerebral infarction can lead to a stroke.
L'infarto cerebrale può portare a un ictus.