infarctus — meaning in English
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English meaning
- infarct noun An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.
- infarction noun The death of tissue caused by a blocked blood supply, as in a heart attack.
- stroke noun A sudden loss of blood flow to part of the brain, which can cause lasting damage or death.
Senses
infarctus is used for these senses in English:
- infarct (pathology) An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis.
- infarction (pathology) The process which causes an infarct.
- stroke (by extension) The rower nearest the stern of the boat, the movement of whose oar sets the rhythm for the other rowers; the position in the boat occupied by this rower.