hemorrhagic infarct

infarct /in·farct/ (in´fahrkt) a localized area of ischemic necrosis produced by occlusion of the arterial supply or the venous drainage of the part.

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anemic infarct  one due to the sudden arrest of circulation in a vessel, or to decoloration of hemorrhagic blood.

hemorrhagic infarct  one that is red owing to oozing of erythrocytes into the injured area.

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hemorrhagic infarct

n.

An infarct that is red because of the infiltration of blood from collateral vessels into the necrotic area. Also called red infarct.

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hemorrhagic infarct

Etymology: Gk, haima, blood, rhegnynei, to gush; L, infarcire, to stuff

an area of necrosis that has accumulated so much blood that it resembles a red, swollen bruise.

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infarct

a localized area of ischemic necrosis produced by occlusion of the arterial supply or the venous drainage of the part. Clinical signs depend on the size of the devitalized tissue and the organ affected.

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anemic infarct

one due to sudden interruption of flow of arterial blood to the area.

hemorrhagic infarct

one that is red owing to oozing of erythrocytes into the injured area.