Definition of "infarction" []

• The formation or development of an infarct. (noun)
• An infarct. (noun)

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• "Their serum cholesterol levels are five times higher than in healthy persons, and severe atherosclerosis and coronary infarction is seen already in adolescence, or even earlier."
• "Coronary infarction is a major cause of death in most industrialized countries."
• "That’s very important, because one of the major problems for people suffering a myocardial infarction is that the heart is damaged and doesn’t pump blood nearly as well."