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NALT Full

Preferred term

infarction

Type

Topic

Definition

Formation of an infarct, which is necrosis in tissue due to local ischemia resulting from obstruction of blood circulation, most commonly by a thrombus or embolus.
Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

necrosis

Synonyms

infarct

In other languages

infarto

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/47227

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