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Infarction: meaning, definitions and examples

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infarction

 

[ ษชnหˆfษ‘rkสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical condition

Infarction refers to the process of tissue death due to the lack of blood supply. This can occur in various organs, most commonly the heart or brain, leading to serious health issues such as heart attacks or strokes. It is often the result of obstructions in the blood vessels, caused by factors like thrombosis or embolism. Prompt medical intervention is essential to minimize damage and restore blood flow to the affected area.

Synonyms

ischemia, necrosis, tissue death

Examples of usage

  • The patient suffered an infarction in the heart.
  • An infarction can lead to irreversible damage if not treated quickly.
  • Strokes are often caused by cerebral infarction.
  • Doctors monitored signs of potential myocardial infarction.

Translations

Translations of the word "infarction" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น infarto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคจเฅเคซเคพเคฐเฅเค•เฅเคถเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Infarkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ infark

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั–ะฝั„ะฐั€ะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawaล‚ serca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฟƒ็ญ‹ๆข—ๅกž (ใ—ใ‚“ใใ‚“ใ“ใ†ใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท infarctus

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ infarto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kalp krizi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‹ฌ๊ทผ๊ฒฝ์ƒ‰ (simgeungyeongsaek)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงุญุชุดุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infarkt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ infarkt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฟƒ่‚Œๆข—ๅกž (xฤซnjฤซ gฤ›ngsรจ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ infarkt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hjartaรกfall

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธะฝั„ะฐั€ะบั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒœแƒคแƒแƒ แƒฅแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ infarkt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ infarto

Etymology

The term 'infarction' is derived from the Latin word 'infarctus', which means 'stuffed into' or 'filled up'. The prefix 'in-' signifies 'into' or 'within', and 'farctus' comes from 'farciere', meaning 'to stuff'. It was first used in a medical context in the late 19th century to describe the process of tissue necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply. Over time, the term became more widely used to refer to localized areas of ischemic necrosis in various organs. The understanding of infarction has evolved, particularly with advancements in medical imaging and treatment options, which have improved outcomes for patients experiencing these events.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,776, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.