myocardial infarction

noun

: heart attack

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According to People, Muldoon died from a myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack. — Janelle Ash, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 The report lists acute pneumonia and previous myocardial infarction as contributing factors. — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026 In rare instances, hiccups have been recorded as the earliest presenting symptom of conditions as serious as myocardial infarction. — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2026 His official cause of death was listed as myocardial infarction, more commonly known as a heart attack, US Weekly reported. — Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for myocardial infarction

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First Known Use

1927, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of myocardial infarction was in 1927

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“Myocardial infarction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/myocardial%20infarction. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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myocardial infarction

noun
: heart attack

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