infarcted

in·farct

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fahrkt, in-fahrkt]
- /ˈɪnˌfɑrkt, ɪnˈfɑrkt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [in-fahrkt, in-fahrkt]
- /ˈɪnˌfɑrkt, ɪnˈfɑrkt/

Definitions of infarcted word

noun infarcted a localized area of tissue, as in the heart or kidney, that is dying or dead, having been deprived of its blood supply because of an obstruction by embolism or thrombosis. 1
noun infarcted Affected by infarcts. 1

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Origin of infarcted

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < New Latin infarctus, noun use of past participle of Latin infarcīre (variant of infercīre) to stuff, equivalent to in- in-2 + farc(īre) to stuff, fill (see farce) + -tus past participle suffix

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Parts of speech for Infarcted

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exclamation

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infarcted popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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