infarct

noun in·farct \ˈin-ˌfärkt, in-ˈ\

Definition of INFARCT

: an area of necrosis in a tissue or organ resulting from obstruction of the local circulation by a thrombus or embolus

— in·farct·ed \in-ˈfärk-təd\ adjective

— in·farc·tion \in-ˈfärk-shən\ noun

Latin infarctus, past participle of infarcire to stuff, from in- + farcire to stuff

First Known Use: 1873

Medical Dictionary

noun in·farct \ˈin-ˌfärkt, in-ˈ\

: an area of necrosis in a tissue or organ resulting from obstruction of the local circulation by a thrombus or embolus

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