Infarction vs. Infraction

Infarctionnoun

(pathology) The process which causes an infarct.

Infarctionnoun

(pathology) An infarct.

Infarctionnoun

The act of stuffing or filling;

Infarctionnoun

An infarct{2}; as, a cardiac infarction.

Infarctionnoun

localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply

Infarction

Infarction is tissue death (necrosis) due to inadequate blood supply to the affected area. It may be caused by artery blockages, rupture, mechanical compression, or vasoconstriction.

Infractionnoun

(legal) A minor offence, petty crime

Infractionnoun

a violation; breach

Infractionnoun

(ice hockey) A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.

Infractionnoun

The act of infracting or breaking; breach; violation; nonobservance; infringement; as, an infraction of a treaty, compact, rule, or law.

Infractionnoun

a crime less serious than a felony