/ɪˈskɛmɪk/ i-SKE-mik

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to ischaemia, a condition in which the blood supply to a part of the body is restricted, resulting in a lack of oxygen and nutrients

“The patient had ischaemic damage to his brain after the stroke.”

2. noun

a person or animal that has ischaemia or is at risk of it, especially due to atherosclerosis or other circulatory disorders

“The hospital has a specialized unit for ischaemic patients who require immediate care.”

3. adjective

relating to a condition of insufficient blood supply to a part of the body, especially the heart or brain

“The surgeon said the ischaemic heart muscle would not recover fully.”