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Infarction vs Obstruction - What's the difference?

infarction | obstruction |

As nouns the difference between infarction and obstruction

is that infarction is (pathology) the process which causes an infarct while obstruction is the act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.

infarction

English

(wikipedia infarction)

Noun

(en noun)
  • (pathology) The process which causes an infarct.
  • (pathology) An infarct.

    • Derived terms

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    obstruction

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
  • That which obstructs or impedes; an obstacle; an impediment; a hindrance.
  • The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.

    • Synonyms

    * * hindrance * impedance * roadblock * * See also