in·farc·tion ( n-färk sh n)n. 1. The formation or development of an infarct. 2. An infarct. |
infarction [ɪnˈfɑːkʃən]
n
1. (Medicine / Pathology) the formation or development of an infarct
2. (Medicine / Pathology) another word for infarct
infarction
a condition in which a localized area of muscular tissue is dying or dead owing to insufficient supply of blood, as occurs in a heart attack.
See also: Heart
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | infarction - localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply MI, myocardial infarct, myocardial infarction - destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle pathology - any deviation from a healthy or normal condition |
Translations
infarction
n (Med)
(= dead tissue) → Infarkt m
(= forming of dead tissue) → Infarktbildung f
Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.
| ?Page tools | ||
|---|---|---|
|