American English pronunciation
How to pronounce ischemia
IPA transcription: [,ɪs'kɛmiə]
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Noun
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local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
Usage examples
- Continuous pressure limits blood supply and causes ischemia, and the inflammation occurs during reperfusion.
- Possible causes include cerebral ischemia, extreme hypoxia or even anoxia.