HealthAugust 27, 2026

infarction

in-FARK-shun

Definition

Tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply, typically resulting from an obstruction in a blood vessel.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'infarctus,' meaning 'stuffed into' or 'blocked,' which is the past participle of 'infarcire'—combining 'in-' (into) and 'farcire' (to stuff).

In the news

The article describes the actor's major health turning point, which followed his recovery from a brain infarction in 2016. This event served as the catalyst for his new, disciplined approach to personal health and self-care.

'81-year-old' Sun Woo-yong, New Life Philosophy After Battling Brain Infarction: "I Treated My Body Like an Old Rag" [Jeonjijeok Chamgyeonsijjeom]

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