Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infarct
Noun
/ˈɪnfɑːrkt/
Definition
a localized area of dead tissue resulting from the obstruction of the blood supply to that part of the body
Examples
- A myocardial infarct is commonly known as a heart attack.
- Doctors performed an emergency procedure to remove the blockage that caused the brain infarct.
- The patient showed symptoms consistent with a pulmonary infarct.
Meaning
An infarct refers to the tissue that has died due to a lack of blood flow, usually due to a blockage in a blood vessel.
Synonyms
- ischemia
- necrosis
- tissue death
