# ischemic

/ˌɪsˈkɛmɪk/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/ischemic
Updated: 2026-05-19

## Definition

describing a condition where a part of the body does not get enough blood flow. This usually happens because a blood vessel is blocked or damaged.

For teachers: relating to or caused by a reduction in blood supply to a part of the body, typically due to a blockage in a blood vessel.

## Examples

- The doctor explained that the patient had an ischemic stroke.
- The surgeon performed a bypass to treat the ischemic condition in the patient's leg, which was causing severe pain.
- Ischemic injury to the heart muscle can lead to permanent tissue damage if the blood flow is not restored within a specific window of time.

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