Definition

A medical condition where there is a reduced blood flow to a part of the body, often leading to tissue damage or dysfunction.

Example

The patient was diagnosed with ischaemia after experiencing chest pain.

Conversation

I just read an article about ischaemia and its effects on the heart.

Oh really? What did it say?

It explained how ischaemia can lead to serious health issues if not treated.

That sounds pretty alarming; I should look into it more.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ischaemia is derived from the Greek "ischia" (meaning to restrain or suppress) and "haima" (meaning blood). The term describes a condition where blood flow is restricted or reduced to a part of the body, leading to a deficiency in oxygen and nutrients.

Memory Tip

Think of 'restraining' blood flow ('ischia') which leads to a lack of oxygen and nutrients in a specific area.

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