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Definition of 'INFARCTION'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) infarction
the formation of an infarct.

2. infarction
an infarct.

Etymology: (1680–90)

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1. (noun) infarct, infarction
localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

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Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) INFARCTION
the act of stuffing or filling; an overloading and obstruction of any organ or vessel of the body; constipation

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U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. INFARCTION
Formation of an infarct, which is NECROSIS in tissue due to local ISCHEMIA resulting from obstruction of BLOOD CIRCULATION, most commonly by a THROMBUS or EMBOLUS.

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