Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
infarction
noun
/ɪnˈfɑrkʃən/
Definition
The process of the obstruction of blood flow to various tissues, resulting in the death of tissue due to lack of oxygen.
Examples
- Heart attacks occur due to myocardial infarction, where heart muscle tissue is damaged.
- Infarction can also occur in the brain, leading to a stroke.
Meaning
Infarction refers to the area of dead tissue caused by insufficient blood supply, often due to a blockage in a blood vessel.
Synonyms
- Necrosis
- Ischemia
- Cell death
