Ischaemic

/ɪsˈkiː.mɪk/

adjective

Referring to reduced blood flow to a part of the body, leading to tissue damage.

The patient suffered from ischaemic stroke due to lack of blood supply to the brain.

Formal

ischaemic heart disease, ischaemic attack, ischaemic injury

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Pro Tip 1/3

Ischaemic is often used in medical terminology, especially in discussing conditions related to blood supply.

In an article, the ischaemic conditions were described in detail.

Pro Tip 2/3

In formal writing or discussions, use 'ischaemic' to convey a serious medical condition.

The report outlined the ischaemic effects on the patient's recovery.

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Ischaemic might be confused with 'ischemic,' which is an American English variant.

Noting regional spelling differences is important in academic texts.

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