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infarction

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition 1: The process of tissue death resulting from the loss of blood supply to a particular area, usually due to a blocked artery.

Sample Sentence 1: The patient was rushed to the emergency room with severe chest pain, which turned out to be caused by a myocardial infarction.

Definition 2: The area of the tissue that undergoes necrosis due to diminished or obstructed blood flow.

Sample Sentence 2: The MRI revealed a small infarction in the brain, explaining the patient's recent memory loss.

Definition 3: The process of sudden tissue death in plants, often resulting from a blockage in the vascular system.

Sample Sentence 3: The wilting of the leaves indicated an infarction in the plant's stem, leading to its eventual death.

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