die Ischämie
Translation
ischaemia, ischemia
Examples
Eine Ischämie kann zu Gewebeschäden führen.
Ischaemia can lead to tissue damage.
Grammar Patterns
to suffer from ((sth.)) to suffer from an ischemia The patient suffered a cerebral ischemia.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Hypoxia, Anoxia
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'iskhaimos' (stopping blood), from 'iskhein' (to hold back) + 'haima' (blood).
Memory Tips
Associate 'isch-' with 'issue' and '-ämie' with 'anemia'. An issue with blood flow, like anemia.