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Infarction

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.

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Tree Number(s): C23.550.513.355, C23.550.717.489

MeSH Unique ID: D007238

Entry Terms:

  • Infarctions
  • Infarct
  • Infarcts

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