An infarctAn area of dead tissue caused by blocked blood flow. is an area of tissueA group of similar cells working together in the body. that has died because its blood supply was blocked. In medical writing, it is often used in discussions of heart, brain, or other organ damage caused by poor circulationThe movement of blood through the body and its organs..
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /in-FAHRT/
Easy pronunciation: in-FAHRT (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable: in-FAHRT.
Medical noun: an area of tissue death caused by blocked blood flow.
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Infarct Meaning
a patch of dead tissue caused by a blocked blood supply
Part of speech: noun
Definition: An area of tissue death caused by blocked blood flow.
Example: The scan showed a small infarct in the left side of the brain.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- infarction — Standard medical synonym; often used for the same condition or lesion.
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Infarct Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- infarction
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse infarct with heart attack in every context; an infarct is the damaged tissue, while a heart attack is the event that causes damage in the heart.
- Do not use infarct for any blockage itself if the tissue damage has not been described.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does infarct mean?
An infarct is an area of tissue that has died because blood flow to it was blocked.
What is a synonym for infarct?
The main synonym is infarction.
Is infarct the same as a heart attack?
Not exactly. A heart attack is the medical event; an infarct is the tissue damage that results from blocked blood flow, especially in the heart or brain.
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