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coronary occlusion


n.

The partial or complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery, as by a thrombus or the progressive buildup of atherosclerotic plaque.


 
 
Dental Dictionary: coronary occlusion

n

A coronary thrombosis resulting in closure of the coronary artery.

 
Medical Dictionary: coronary occlusion

n.

Blockage of a coronary vessel, usually by thrombosis or atheroma and often leading to myocardial infarction.

 
WordNet: coronary occlusion
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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: occlusion of a coronary artery caused either by progressive atherosclerosis or by a blood clot

 
Wikipedia: coronary occlusion

A coronary occlusion is the partial or complete obstruction of blood flow in a coronary artery. This condition may cause a heart attack.

In some patients coronary occlusion causes only mild pain, tightness or vague discomfort which may be ignored: the myocardium is however damaged.


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