Infarct
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈfɑɹkt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Infarct is a noun meaning (pathology) An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.
Meaning
(pathology) An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.
Example Sentences
After RSE treatment for 90 days, there was no comparable fibrosis in noninfarct and infarct regions.
Word Forms
- infarcts
Synonyms for infarct
Depending on context, synonyms include infarction.
Related Words
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