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Infarction

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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.  general or unspecified; prefer specifics; coordinate IM with organ /blood supply (IM): Manual 23.14.2; DF: INFARCT   
See Also Brain Infarction; Brain Stem Infarctions; Cerebral Infarction; Infarction, Anterior Cerebral Artery; Infarction, Middle Cerebral Artery; Infarction, Posterior Cerebral Artery; Myocardial Infarction; Pulmonary Embolism; Splenic Infarction 		Other names Infarctions

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