Meaning & use
Ischaemia
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an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscle
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The scan revealed signs of ischaemia in a section of the heart muscle.
Prolonged ischaemia can lead to permanent tissue damage.
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The British spelling of 'ischemia'; the American spelling drops the 'a' after 'isch.'
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