hypoperfusion

[hahy-poh-per-fyoo-zhuhn]

noun

1. Medicine/Medical.,  reduced or decreased blood flow, as to an organ.

   Chronic cerebral hypoperfusion is linked to neurocognitive disorders.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hypoperfusion¹

First recorded in 1960–65; hypo- ( def. ) + perfusion ( def. )

Example Sentences

“Deep-fried Mars bar ingestion may acutely contribute to cerebral hypoperfusion in men,” the study concluded, noting that the same effects were not found among women.

From Time

The company said 4 patients had died and 5 patients had a loss of consciousness or other symptoms of hypoperfusion. The episodes occurred when patients and caregivers “experienced difficulties with the process of changing from a primary system controller to their backup system controller.”

From Forbes