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- [in-fahrk-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈfɑrk ʃən/
- /ɪnˈfɑːk.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-fahrk-shuh n]
- /ɪnˈfɑrk ʃən/
Definitions of infarction word
- noun infarction the formation of an infarct. 1
- noun infarction an infarct. 1
- noun infarction The obstruction of the blood supply to an organ or region of tissue, typically by a thrombus or embolus, causing local death of the tissue. 1
- noun infarction heart attack 1
- noun infarction the formation or development of an infarct 0
- noun infarction the development of an infarct 0
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Origin of infarction
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
First recorded in 1680-90; infarct + -ion
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Infarction
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
infarction popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% 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".
infarction usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for infarction
noun infarction
- 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 infarction
noun infarction
- 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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