1. ischemia, ischaemia - local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
   --₁ is a kind of anemia, anaemia
   --₁ has particulars:

   ischemic stroke, ischaemic stroke; transient ischemic attack, TIA

Definition:

Ischaemia, also spelled ischemia, refers to a condition in which there is an inadequate blood supply to a particular body part, usually due to a blockage or narrowing of the arteries.

Senses:

1. Medical Sense: Ischaemia is a medical term used to describe a temporary deficiency in blood flow to an organ or tissue.
2. Popular Sense: In everyday language, ischaemia can refer to any condition where blood flow is restricted, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients.
3. Local Sense: Ischaemia can also refer specifically to the local restriction of blood supply to a particular region or area of the body.

Sample Sentences:

• In cases of myocardial ischaemia, the heart muscles are deprived of oxygen-rich blood, leading to chest pain.
• After the surgery, the patient experienced a short episode of limb ischaemia.
• The doctor warned the patient about the potential risks associated with prolonged cerebral ischaemia.
• Ischaemia often occurs as a result of a blood clot or atherosclerosis.

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