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(is-che-mi-a) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a lack of blood supply in an organ or tissue

Example Sentence

The vasoconstriction let to ischemia in his brain.

Synonyms

local anemia; deficiency of blood supply; ischaemia

Antonyms

adequate blood supply

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ischemia
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Rhymes

  • vremya

  • ischemia
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