Cardiovascular
myocardial infarction
my-oh-KAR-dee-al in-FARK-shun
StatusNew
Definition
Death of heart muscle tissue due to blocked blood supply; heart attack
PathologyCardiovascular
Breakdown
Etymology
Latin: my/o (muscle) + cardi/o (heart) + infarction (tissue death)
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