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Local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
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ischemia
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WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism [syn: ischaemia ]
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Ischemia is a restriction in blood supply to tissues , causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism (to keep tissue alive). Ischemia is generally caused by problems with blood vessels , with resultant damage to or dysfunction ...
Wiktionary
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n. (context pathology cardiology English) local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (vasoconstriction, thrombosis or embolism).
Usage examples of ischemia.
Patchy necrosis and fibrosis of varying age, and chronic ischemia, plus an absence of coronary artery disease or cardiomegaly.