ischemia
or is·chae·mi·a
[ ih-skee-mee-uh ]
/ ɪˈski mi ə /
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noun Pathology.
local deficiency of blood supply produced by vasoconstriction or local obstacles to the arterial flow.
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Origin of ischemia
OTHER WORDS FROM ischemia
is·che·mic [ih-skee-mik, -skem-ik], /ɪˈski mɪk, -ˈskɛm ɪk/, adjectiveDictionary.com Unabridged
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Medical definitions for ischemia
ischemia
[ ĭ-skē′mē-ə ]
n.
A decrease in the blood supply to a bodily organ, tissue, or part caused by constriction or obstruction of the blood vessels.
Other words from ischemia
i•sche′mic adj.The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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