ischaemia
noun
pathol an inadequate supply of blood to an organ or part, as from an obstructed blood flow
ischaemic
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a word derived from
ischaemia.
Example Sentences
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But in 2015, Constance suffered a transient ischaemic attack, or a “mini stroke,” which is a brief disruption in the blood supply to part of the brain.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2023
An inquest in 2020 found she died from hypoxic ischaemic encephalopathy - a loss of oxygen flow to the brain - which could have been prevented had staff delivered her earlier.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2023
The medical causes of death were given as ischaemic heart disease and diabetes mellitus.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2022
This is unsurprising, given that ischaemic heart disease is the single biggest cause of mortality worldwide, responsible for 16% of all deaths.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 30, 2021
Today, 72% of deaths are from non-communicable diseases for which obesity and diet are among the risk factors, with ischaemic heart disease as the leading cause worldwide of early deaths, including in the UK.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 14, 2017
