infarction
n. C1 Advanced US //ˌɪnˈfɑɹkʃən// UK //ɪnfˈɑːkʃən// in·farc·tion
n. the death of a part of the body, usually because of a lack of blood flow. This often happens when a blood vessel is blocked or bursts.
n. the death of tissue resulting from a lack of blood supply, typically caused by a blockage or rupture of a blood vessel. Often used in medical contexts to describe heart attacks or strokes.
The doctor explained that the infarction was caused by a blocked artery.
Prompt medical intervention is essential to prevent further tissue damage following a myocardial infarction.
The pathologist noted that the infarction had progressed rapidly, leaving a distinct border of healthy tissue surrounding the necrotic area.
Borrowed from Latin infarctiō, equivalent to infarct + -ion.