Ischemia

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɪˈskiːmiÉ™/
• Rhymes: -iːmiÉ™

Alternative forms

• ischaemia UK
• ischæmia UK

Origin

From Ancient Greek ἴσχω, ἰσχάνω ("to hold") + αἷμα (haima, "blood").

Full definition of ischemia

Noun

1. (pathology, cardiology) Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (vasoconstriction, thrombosis or embolism).

Derived terms

• ischemic