Definition of Ischaemia

1. Noun. Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism.

Exact synonyms: Ischemia
Specialized synonyms: Ischaemic Stroke, Ischemic Stroke, Tia, Transient Ischemic Attack
Generic synonyms: Anaemia, Anemia
Derivative terms: Ischaemic, Ischemic

Definition of Ischaemia

1. Noun. (context: pathology cardiology UK) (alternative spelling of ischemia) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Ischaemia

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Ischaemia

1. A low oxygen state usually due to obstruction of the arterial blood supply or inadequate blood flow leading to hypoxia in the tissue. Origin: Gr. Haima = blood (13 Nov 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Ischaemia

isatides
isatin
isatine
isatines
isatinic
isatins
isatis
isatogen
isatogens
isatropic
isatropic acid
isauxesis
isavuconazole
isba
isbas
ischaemia (current term)
ischaemias
ischaemic
ischaemic bowel disease
ischaemic stroke
ischemia
ischemia-modifying factors
ischemia retinae
ischemias
ischemic
ischemic anoxia
ischemic colitis
ischemic contracture of the left ventricle
ischemic hypoxia
ischemic mitral regurgitation

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