Infarction vs. Infraction — What's the Difference?

Infarction is tissue death (necrosis) due to inadequate blood supply to the affected area. It may be caused by artery blockages, rupture, mechanical compression, or vasoconstriction.

The act or an instance of infringing, as of a law or rule; a violation.

The formation or development of an infarct.

(legal) A minor offence, petty crime.

An infarct.

A violation; breach.

(pathology) The process which causes an infarct.

(ice hockey) A major violation of rules which leads to a penalty, if detected by the referee.

(pathology) An infarct (an area of ischemic necrosis).^{[https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/nursing-and-health-professions/infarction]}

The act of infracting or breaking; breach; violation; nonobservance; infringement; as, an infraction of a treaty, compact, rule, or law.

The act of stuffing or filling;

A crime less serious than a felony

An infarct{2}; as, a cardiac infarction.

Localized necrosis resulting from obstruction of the blood supply