infarct

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/ɪnˈfɑrkt/ English

Definitions

noun

An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.

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Synonyms

dementia myocardial coronary stroke myocardial infarction myocardial infarct ischemia angionecrosis gangrene myocardial ischaemia ischaemia pseudoinfarction arteriolonecrosis heart attack avascular necrosis necroinflammation

Associated

infarction occlusion ischemic clot arteries mri cerebral anterior isis posterior

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