word
Medical
Myocardial Infarction
my-oh-KAR-dee-ul in-FARK-shun
/ˌmaɪoʊˈkɑːrdiəl ɪnˈfɑːrkʃən/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Myocardialinfarction
Dictionary meaning
A heart attack — death of heart muscle due to blocked blood supply.
Examples
- A myocardial infarction occurs when a coronary artery becomes completely blocked.
Pronunciation tips
Two words. 'Myocardial': stress on third syllable. 'Infarction': stress on second syllable.
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