Nomen

die Ischämie

ischemia, ischaemia

Eine Ischämie kann zu Gewebeschäden führen.

Ischemia can lead to tissue damage.

to suffer from ((sth.)) to suffer from an ischemia The patient suffered a cerebral ischemia.

Synonyms: Hypoxia, Anoxia

From Ancient Greek 'iskhaimos' (stopping blood), from 'iskhein' (to hold back) + 'haima' (blood).

Think of 'isch-' like 'issue' and '-emia' as a blood condition. An 'issue' with the blood.

This page is designed for learning support. Please use it as a learning reference, not as a formal reference.