Infarction
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈfɑːk.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Infarction is a noun meaning (pathology) The process which causes an infarct.
Meaning
(pathology) The process which causes an infarct.
More Meanings
- (pathology) An infarct (an area of ischemic necrosis).
Example Sentences
Once stroke was classified by a risk factor-free method, the stronger relationship between hypertension and lacunar versus nonlacunar infarction patients disappeared.
Word Forms
- infarctions
Synonyms for infarction
Depending on context, synonyms include infarct.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heart, myocardium, coronary, stroke, attack, infraction.
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