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Ischemia

noun

/ɪˈskiːmi.ə/

Word Frequency: 3.7

Definitions

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

Synonyms

reperfusion oxygen deprivation anoxia hypoxia hypoperfusion arterial insufficiency arterial occlusion infarction ischemic necrosis ischaemia ischæmia myocardial ischaemia

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