El infarto
Example: El infarto requiere atención médica inmediata para salvar vidas.
Definition
"El infarto" refers to a medical condition where blood flow to a part of the heart muscle is blocked, causing tissue damage or death. It is an emergency often called a heart attack, requiring immediate medical attention to save lives.
Etymology
The term "el infarto" comes from the Latin word 'infarcire,' meaning 'to stuff or cram.' Over time, it evolved in medical terminology to describe the blockage and subsequent 'stuffing' or filling of tissue with blood clots, leading to tissue death. Did you know that its use highlights the sudden and severe nature of the condition?
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"El infarto" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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