In the term infarction,the root infarct means:

A) process.
B) necrosis of an area.
C) blood.
D) tissue.

Infarction

Tissue death caused by a local lack of oxygen, due to obstruction of the tissue's blood supply.

Necrosis

The demise of cells or tissues within the body, caused by illness, harm, or insufficient blood flow.

Infarct

An area of dead tissue resulting from the obstruction of blood supply to that area, commonly associated with heart attacks and strokes.