Blockage of a vessel is called a(n)
A) occlusion.
B) infarction.
C) anastomosis.
D) patency.
E) angina.

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Occlusion refers to the complete blockage of a vessel, while infarction refers to tissue death caused by lack of oxygenated blood supply due to blockage. Anastomosis refers to the connection between two vessels, patency refers to the degree of openness of a vessel, and angina refers to chest pain caused by inadequate blood supply to the heart.

Blockage of a Vessel Is Called A(n)