INFARCTION

infarct, infarction

(noun) localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

infarction (countable and uncountable, plural infarctions)

(pathology) The process which causes an infarct.

(pathology) An infarct.

Anagrams

• infraction

Source: Wiktionary


In*farc"tion, n. Etym: [See Infarce.]

Definition: The act of stuffing or filling; an overloading and obstruction of any organ or vessel of the body; constipation.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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