ischaemia

is·che·mi·a

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ih-skee-mee-uh]
- /ɪˈski mi ə/
- /ɪskˈiːmiə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ih-skee-mee-uh]
- /ɪˈski mi ə/

Definitions of ischaemia word

noun ischaemia local deficiency of blood supply produced by vasoconstriction or local obstacles to the arterial flow. 1
noun ischaemia (pathology, cardiology, UK) alternative spelling of ischemia. 1
noun ischaemia an inadequate supply of blood to an organ or part, as from an obstructed blood flow 0
noun ischaemia (pathology, cardiology, Britain) Alternative spelling of ischemia. 0

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Origin of ischaemia

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60; < Greek ísch(ein) to suppress, check + -emia

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Parts of speech for Ischaemia

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exclamation

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ischaemia popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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