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ischemia

/ɪˈski.mi.ə/ noun C2
  1. Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (for example, embolism, thrombosis, or vasoconstriction). (US, countable, uncountable) · Coordinate term: hypoperfusion

Plural ischemias

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