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Ischemia

Also called Lack of blood flow

NeurologyCardiologyEmergency MedicineImportant

Insufficient blood supply to a tissue or organ, causing oxygen deprivation and risk of cell death.

Korean

허혈

조직이나 장기로 가는 혈액 공급이 부족하여 산소 결핍과 세포 사멸 위험이 발생하는 상태.

French

Ischémie

Apport sanguin insuffisant à un tissu ou organe, entraînant une privation en oxygène et un risque de mort cellulaire.

Word parts

  • isch/oRoot(Greek) To hold back, suppress
  • -emiaSuffix(Greek) Blood condition

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