coronary occlusion

noun

: the partial or complete blocking (as by a thrombus, by spasm, or by sclerosis) of a coronary artery

Examples of coronary occlusion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The cause listed on her death certificate was acute coronary occlusion. Elaine Louie, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2023 The elder Pulman died June 17, 1940, of a coronary occlusion related to a ruptured appendix with general peritonitis, according to his death certificate. Paula Allen, San Antonio Express-News, 23 Dec. 2017

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Word History

First Known Use

1940, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of coronary occlusion was in 1940

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“Coronary occlusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronary%20occlusion. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

coronary occlusion

noun
: the partial or complete blocking (as by a blood clot) of a coronary artery

Medical Definition

coronary occlusion

noun
: the partial or complete blocking (as by a thrombus, by spasm, or by sclerosis) of a coronary artery

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