Word
infarction
Phoneticsin·farc·tion
US/ˌɪnˈfɑɹkʃən/
UK/ɪnfˈɑːkʃən/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The doctor explained that the infarction was caused by a blocked artery.”
contextual
“Prompt medical intervention is essential to prevent further tissue damage following a myocardial infarction.”
complex
“The pathologist noted that the infarction had progressed rapidly, leaving a distinct border of healthy tissue surrounding the necrotic area.”
Real-World Examples
“Women with myocardial infarction, heart failure or an irregular heart beat were more likely to be given medication, whereas men were more likely to receive a coronary bypass, stent or other surgical treatment.” “The researchers now plan to investigate whether the same neighborhood factors are associated with additional cardiovascular outcomes, including myocardial infarction and heart failure.” Etymology
Borrowed from Latin infarctiō, equivalent to infarct + -ion.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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