Term: ischemia
Literally
meaning: “α reduction in blood
supply ”
Origin: Anc Greek
/éσχω/isho(=hold, stop,
constrict)
+
αίμα/hema(=blood)
Coined/History
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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.
