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Infarction

/ˌɪˈnfɑrkʃən/
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(noun) The process which causes an infarct.

I had a myocardial infarction.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A myocardial ____, commonly known as a heart attack, can cause permanent damage to the muscle.

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