infarct

infarct definition - medical

in·farct (ĭnˈfärktˌ, ĭn-färktˈ)

noun
An area of tissue that undergoes necrosis as a result of obstruction of local blood supply, as by a thrombus or an embolus.

Related Forms:

  • in·farctˈed adjective

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