Found 2 items, similar to Infarction.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: infarction
infarction
n : localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood
supply [syn:
infarct]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Infarction
Infarction
\In*farc"tion\, n. [See
Infarce.]
1. The act of stuffing or filling; Specifically: (Med.) the
formation of an infarct; an overloading and obstruction of
any organ or vessel of the body; constipation.
[1913 Webster]
2. An infarct[2]; as, a cardiac infarction.
[PJC]