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infarction

[in-fahrk-shuhn]

noun

Pathology.
  1. the formation of an infarct.

  2. an infarct.



infarction

/ ɪˈɑːʃə /

noun

  1. the formation or development of an infarct

  2. another word for infarct

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Other Word Forms

  • postinfarction adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of infarction1

First recorded in 1680–90; infarct + -ion
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There is no acceptable reason for shooting an unarmed reporter — short of a life-ending cerebral infarction that causes you to draw and fire indiscriminately.

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The condition forces the heart to work too hard and can cause a host of other serious medical problems, such as stroke, myocardial infarction, kidney damage and vision loss.

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It is also used in medical care to track heart conditions like myocardial infarctions, atrial fibrillation, and atherosclerosis.

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According to findings from animal studies, the inflammatory reaction plays an important role after an infarction and has a decisive influence on whether the functions of the heart muscle are restored.

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Myocardial infarctions, commonly known as "heart attacks," are on the rise, resulting in a significant number of deaths each year.

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