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.

n

A coronary thrombosis resulting in closure of the coronary artery.

n.

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

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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

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