microinfarct

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microinfarct /mi·cro·in·farct/ (-in´fahrkt) a very small infarct due to obstruction of circulation in capillaries, arterioles, or small arteries.

microinfarct [mi″kro-in´fahrkt]

a very small infarct due to obstruction of circulation in capillaries, arterioles, or small arteries.

microinfarct

a very small infarct due to obstruction of circulation in capillaries, arterioles or small arteries.

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