ischemia

English

/ɪˈskiːmi.ə/

noun
Definitions
  • (pathology) Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (vasoconstriction, thrombosis or embolism).

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ἴσχω root from Proto-Indo-European *seǵʰ- (hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*seǵʰ-

Gloss

hold, possess, overpower, have, overcome, related to overpowering, overcome somebody

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