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(is-che-mi-a) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a condition where blood flow is restricted to a part of the body.

Example Sentence

The vasoconstriction let to ischemia in his brain.

More Example Sentences

Ischemia can cause pain in the heart.

Synonyms

blood deficiency; oxygen deprivation

Antonyms

adequate blood supply

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Rhymes

  • vremya

  • ischemia
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