ischemia

/ɪsˈkimiə/
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Definitions of ischemia
  1. noun
    local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
    synonyms: ischaemia
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    types:
    ischaemic stroke, ischemic stroke
    the most common kind of stroke; caused by an interruption in the flow of blood to the brain (as from a clot blocking a blood vessel)
    TIA, transient ischemic attack
    brief episode in which the brain gets insufficient blood supply; symptoms depend on the site of the blockage
    type of:
    anaemia, anemia
    a deficiency of red blood cells
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