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Definitions

infarction

[in-fahrk-shuhn] / ɪnˈfɑrk ʃən /
NOUN
blockade
Synonyms
STRONGEST
barricade closure encirclement restriction roadblock siege stoppage
STRONG
bar clog embolus hindrance impediment infarct obstacle obstruction snag stop wall
WEAK
blank wall
Antonyms
STRONGEST
beginning opening start
STRONG
advantage aid assistance clearance help promotion support

Example Sentences

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I was sweat covered, tipping toward cardiac infarction.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025

This work is important because ventricular arrhythmia is the most lethal complication after myocardial infarction.

From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2025

We should think about treating both the myocardial infarction both by quick recanalization of the vessel to restore oxygenated blood supply and also by targeting immune cells to mitigate the arrhythmic effects of the injury.

From Science Daily • Oct. 13, 2025

Raised blood lipids are a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2024

As in: JB says that he hates basketball because it was the one thing that Dad loved the most besides us and it was the one thing that caused his myocardial infarction.

From "The Crossover" by Kwame Alexander

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.