white infarct

white in·farct

1. Synonym(s): anemic infarct

2. in the placenta, intervillous fibrin with ischemic necrosis of villi.

white infarct

See pale infarct.

Localised ischaemic necrosis in a solid organ, due to abrupt arterial occlusion—e.g., placental infarct

white in·farct

(wīt in'fahrkt)

1. Synonym(s): anemic infarct.

2. In the placenta, intervillous fibrin with ischemic necrosis of villi.