ischemia
noun/ɪˈskimiə/
Frequency rank: #15,023 most common English word
Meaning
An inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, especially the heart muscles.
Example sentence
The doctor warned that prolonged ischemia in the heart muscle could lead to permanent damage.
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