ischemia
n. localized anemia caused by an obstruction (Pathology) | ||||
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Ischemia Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
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ischemia
Noun
1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
(synonym) ischaemia
(hypernym) anemia, anaemia
(hyponym) ischemic stroke, ischaemic stroke
Noun
1. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
(synonym) ischaemia
(hypernym) anemia, anaemia
(hyponym) ischemic stroke, ischaemic stroke
| hEnglish - advanced version |
ischemia
ischemia
n : local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism [syn: ischaemia]
ischemia
n : local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism [syn: ischaemia]
Ischemia Definition from Medicine Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Dictionary of Medicine (Shahram) |
Ischemia
Inadequate blood supply (circulation) to a local area due to blockage of the blood vessels to the area.
Inadequate blood supply (circulation) to a local area due to blockage of the blood vessels to the area.
| Hepatitis Central (TM) Liver Disease Medical Glossary |
Ischemia
When the heart is starving for oxygen
When the heart is starving for oxygen
| Aging Hearts and Arteries Glossary |
ISCHEMIA
Decreased blood supply to the heart muscle.
Decreased blood supply to the heart muscle.
| Muscle Pain |
Ischemia
a reduction in blood flow in an organ or a part of an organ.
a reduction in blood flow in an organ or a part of an organ.
Ischemia Definition from Entertainment & Music Dictionaries & Glossaries
| american horse racing dictionary |
ischemia
Deficiency of blood supply, which may be temporary or permanent. Caused by the shutting down of the blood vessels.
Deficiency of blood supply, which may be temporary or permanent. Caused by the shutting down of the blood vessels.
Ischemia Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia |
Ischemia
In medicine, ischemia (Greek ισχαιμία, isch- is restriction, hema or haema is blood) is a restriction in blood supply, generally due to factors in the blood vessels, with resultant damage or dysfunction of tissue. It may also be spelled ischaemia or ischæmia.
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