The heart attack
Example: Heart attack occurs when blood flow to heart is blocked
Definition
"The heart attack" refers to a medical condition where blood flow to the heart muscle is suddenly blocked, causing damage or death to part of the heart tissue. This interruption often results in chest pain, shortness of breath, and can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.
Etymology
The term "the heart attack" combines 'heart,' from Old English 'heorte,' meaning the vital organ that pumps blood, and 'attack,' from Old French 'ataque,' meaning a sudden assault. Together, they describe the abrupt onset of symptoms caused by the heart being 'attacked' by a lack of blood supply.
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"The heart attack" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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