die Ischämie
Translation
ischemia, ischaemia
Examples
Eine Ischämie kann zu Gewebeschäden führen.
Ischemia 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
Think of 'isch-' like 'issue' and '-emia' as a blood condition. An 'issue' with the blood.