infarction

Noun

Meaning

The act of stuffing or filling; an overloading and obstruction of any organ or vessel of the body; constipation.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

infarct attack stop block bar siege barrier closure restriction blockade obstacle obstruction coronary impediment blockage

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Antonyms

hand opening solution advantage edge opportunity

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Hypernyms

pathology

Hyponyms

mi myocardial infarction myocardial infarct

Related terms

infarctive

Phrases with the word

acute myocardial infarction cardiac infarction coronary infarction cerebral infarction hemorrhagic infarction renal infarction

Anagrams

frontiniac infraction

Examples

; Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) : ACS is a medical emergency and is a broad term encompassing many acute myocardial infarction symptoms. Source: Internet

A case of acute myocardial infarction due to the use of cayenne pepper pills. Source: Internet

CAD can lead to ischemia (angina pectoris) or infarction (myocardial infarction). Source: Internet

Commonly a result of myocardial infarction that weakens the wall sufficiently to result in frank rupture and is typically seen 7–10 days after infarction. Source: Internet

Heart attacks are caused primarily by blood clots, and low doses of aspirin are seen as an effective medical intervention for acute myocardial infarction. Source: Internet

Death and aftermath Asprin died on May 22, 2008 of a myocardial infarction at his home in New Orleans. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

infarct infarcted infarcted tissue infarctional infarctive infare