infarct
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.in·farct
noun \ˈin-ˌfärkt, in-ˈ\Definition of INFARCT
: an area of necrosis in a tissue or organ resulting from obstruction of the local circulation by a thrombus or embolus
— in·farct·ed \in-ˈfärk-təd\ adjective
— in·farc·tion \in-ˈfärk-shən\ noun
Origin of INFARCT
Latin infarctus, past participle of infarcire to stuff, from in- + farcire to stuff
First Known Use: 1873
Rhymes with INFARCT
in·farct
noun \ˈin-ˌfärkt, in-ˈ\ (Medical Dictionary)Medical Definition of INFARCT
: an area of necrosis in a tissue or organ resulting from obstruction of the local circulation by a thrombus or embolus
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