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Webster 1913 Edition


Infarction

In-farc′tion

,
Noun.
[See
Infarce
.]
1.
The act of stuffing or filling;
Specifically:
(Med.)
the formation of an infarct; an overloading and obstruction of any organ or vessel of the body; constipation.

Webster 1828 Edition


Infarction

INFARC'TION

,
Noun.
[L. infarcio, infercio, to stuff; in and farcio.]
The act of stuffing or filling; constipation.

Definition 2024


infarction

infarction

See also: infraction

English

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infarction (plural infarctions)

  1. (pathology) The process which causes an infarct.
  2. (pathology) An infarct.

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