adjective
- relating to or caused by an inadequate supply of blood to a part of the body
Usage: medical term; British spelling (American spelling: ischemic)
Examples
- The patient suffered an ischaemic stroke caused by a blood clot.
- Ischaemic heart disease is a leading cause of death worldwide.
- The doctor diagnosed ischaemic tissue damage in the affected limb.
- Ischaemic conditions can develop when blood vessels become blocked.
- Early treatment of ischaemic events can prevent permanent organ damage.