Ischemia
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪˈskiː.mi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Ischemia is a noun meaning (cardiology, pathology) Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (for example, embolism, thrombosis, or vasoconstriction).
Meaning
(cardiology, pathology) Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (for example, embolism, thrombosis, or vasoconstriction).
Example Sentences
Coordinate term: hypoperfusion
Word Forms
- ischemias
- ischemiae
- ischaemia
Antonyms for ischemia
Common opposites include reperfusion.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reperfusion, anoxia, hypoxia, hypoperfusion, infarction, ischaemia.
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