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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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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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First Known Use
1940, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of coronary occlusion was
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“Coronary occlusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coronary%20occlusion. Accessed 5 Nov. 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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