infarct

noun

An area of tissue that undergoes necrosis as a result of obstruction of local blood supply, as by a thrombus or embolus.

noun

In pathology, that which stuffs; the substance of an infarction.

noun

An obstruction or embolus in one of the blood vessels.

noun

The morbid condition of a limited area resulting from such obstruction; also, the localized necrotic (dead) tissue resulting from such obstruction.

noun

an area of dead tissue caused by a loss of blood supply; a localized necrosis

noun

localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply