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Definition of Myocardial infarction
1. Noun. Destruction of heart tissue resulting from obstruction of the blood supply to the heart muscle.
Exact synonyms: Mi, Myocardial Infarct
Group relationships: Heart Attack
Generic synonyms: Infarct, Infarction
Group relationships: Heart Attack
Generic synonyms: Infarct, Infarction
Definition of Myocardial infarction
1. Noun. (cardiology pathology) Necrosis of heart muscle caused by an interruption to the supply of blood to the heart, often as a result of coronary thrombosis. ¹
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