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infarction

American  
[in-fahrk-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɑrk ʃən /

noun

Pathology.

  1. the formation of an infarct.

  2. an infarct.

infarction British  
/ ɪnˈfɑːkʃən /

noun

  1. the formation or development of an infarct

  2. another word for infarct

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Other Word Forms

  • postinfarction adjective

Etymology

Origin of infarction

First recorded in 1680–90; infarct + -ion

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I was sweat covered, tipping toward cardiac infarction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

Raised blood lipids are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2024

When this is disrupted, it leads to worse cardiovascular disease outcomes including myocardial infarction and heart failure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

Researchers at Umeå University have previously shown that COVID-19 leads to an increased risk of blood clots, myocardial infarction and stroke.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2023

Mrs. Bell, the myocardial infarction has caused some complications.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

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