ischemia

Term: ischemia

Literally meaning: “α reduction in blood supply ”

Origin: Anc Greek

/éσχω/isho(=hold, stop, constrict)

+ αίμα/hema(=blood)

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Definition

Ischemia is a restriction in blood supply to tissues caused by many factors such as atherosclerosis or embolism that block blood vessels. Ischemis leads to shortage of oxygen to a tissue or organ.