infarct

An area of dead tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to that area by a blood clot air bubble or other material

In*farct" (?), n. [See Infarce.] (Med.)

(a)

An obstruction or embolus.

(b)

The morbid condition of a limited area resulting from such obstruction; as, a hemorrhagic infarct.

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