ischemia
/ɪˈskiːmiə/
noun
- A condition in which blood flow (and therefore oxygen) is restricted to a part of the body, often causing damage or pain.
- The patient was diagnosed with myocardial ischemia, which reduced blood flow to the heart muscle.
- Prolonged ischemia in the leg can lead to tissue death if not treated quickly.
- Doctors monitored the brain for signs of ischemia after the patient suffered a temporary blockage.