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infarction
/ ɪˈɑːʃə /
noun
the formation or development of an infarct
another word for infarct
Other Word Forms
- postinfarction adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of infarction1
Example Sentences
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.
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.
It is also used in medical care to track heart conditions like myocardial infarctions, atrial fibrillation, and atherosclerosis.
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.
Myocardial infarctions, commonly known as "heart attacks," are on the rise, resulting in a significant number of deaths each year.
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