1. relating to or caused by an inadequate supply of blood to a part of the body
Usage: medical term; also spelled 'ischaemic' in British English

Examples

• The patient suffered an ischemic stroke when a blood clot blocked blood flow to the brain.
• Ischemic heart disease occurs when plaque narrows the arteries supplying the heart.
• Doctors diagnosed him with ischemic colitis after he complained of severe abdominal pain.
• The ischemic tissue began to die because it was deprived of oxygen.
• An ischemic event can cause permanent damage if blood flow is not restored quickly.