heart attack — a sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, typically resulting in the death of part of a heart muscle
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, typically resulting in the death of part of a heart muscle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk/
Korean meaning: 심장마비, 심근경색
Korean pronunciation: **하**트 어**택**
Example Sentences
- My grandfather had a heart attack while watching his favorite team lose in the final.
- The doctor said regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart attacks.
- She nearly had a heart attack when she saw the electricity bill.
heart attack
NOUN//ˈhɑːrt əˌtæk//
a sudden occurrence of coronary thrombosis, typically resulting in the death of part of a heart muscle
He clutched his chest in pain — it was a sudden heart attack.
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Origin
심장(heart)과 공격(attack)이 합쳐진 복합어로, 심장이 갑작스럽게 공격받는 듯한 증상에서 유래
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📝Examples
“My grandfather had a heart attack while watching his favorite team lose in the final.”
“The doctor said regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart attacks.”
“She nearly had a heart attack when she saw the electricity bill.”
“Emergency medical treatment is crucial for heart attack patients.”
“Dad almost had a heart attack when he saw my report card.”
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