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REPERFUSION INJURY

\ɹɪpəfjˈuːʒən ˈɪnd͡ʒəɹi], \ɹɪpəfjˈuːʒən ˈɪnd‍ʒəɹi], \ɹ_ɪ_p_ə_f_j_ˈuː_ʒ_ə_n ˈɪ_n_dʒ_ə_ɹ_i]\

Definitions of REPERFUSION INJURY

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Functional, metabolic, or structural changes, including necrosis, in ischemic tissues thought to result from REPERFUSION to ischemic areas of the tissue. The most common instance is MYOCARDIAL REPERFUSION INJURY.

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