ischemia

/ˌɪsˈkɛmiə/ i-sKEH-mee-ə

Definitions

1. noun

a condition in which the blood supply to a part of the body is reduced, preventing it from functioning normally; a condition in which a body part does not receive enough oxygen and nutrients due to inadequate blood supply.

“The patient was diagnosed with ischemia in the leg due to poor circulation.”

Synonyms

  • inadequate perfusion
  • infarction
  • insufficient blood flow

Antonyms

  • hyperemia
  • hypervascularization