infarction

Meanings

Plural: infarctions

Noun

localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply
The process which causes an infarct.
An infarct (an area of ischemic necrosis).

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin infarctiō, equivalent to infarct + -ion.

Synonyms

infarct

Scrabble Score: 15

infarction is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
infarction is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
infarction is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

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