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- [in-fahrkt, in-fahrkt]
- /ˈɪnˌfɑrkt, ɪnˈfɑrkt/
- /ɪnfˈɑːkt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fahrkt, in-fahrkt]
- /ˈɪnˌfɑrkt, ɪnˈfɑrkt/
Definitions of infarct word
- noun infarct a localized area of tissue, as in the heart or kidney, that is dying or dead, having been deprived of its blood supply because of an obstruction by embolism or thrombosis. 1
- noun infarct A small localized area of dead tissue resulting from failure of blood supply. 1
- noun infarct necrosis 1
- noun infarct a localized area of dead tissue (necrosis) resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to that part, esp by an embolus 0
- noun infarct an area of dying or dead tissue resulting from inadequate blood flow through blood vessels normally supplying the part 0
- noun infarct (pathology) An area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis. 0
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Origin of infarct
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; < New Latin infarctus, noun use of past participle of Latin infarcīre (variant of infercīre) to stuff, equivalent to in- in-2 + farc(īre) to stuff, fill (see farce) + -tus past participle suffix
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Parts of speech for Infarct
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
infarct popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
infarct usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infarct
noun infarct
- closure — The closure of a place such as a business or factory is the permanent ending of the work or activity there.
- restriction — something that restricts; a restrictive condition or regulation; limitation.
- stoppage — an act or instance of stopping; cessation of activity: the stoppage of all work at the factory.
- roadblock — an obstruction placed across a road, especially of barricades or police cars, for halting or hindering traffic, as to facilitate the capture of a pursued car or inspection for safety violations.
- barricade — A barricade is a line of vehicles or other objects placed across a road or open space to stop people getting past, for example during street fighting or as a protest.
Antonyms for infarct
noun infarct
- advantage — An advantage is something that puts you in a better position than other people.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- assistance — If you give someone assistance, you help them do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- beginning — The beginning of an event or process is the first part of it.
- opening — an open or clear space.
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