ischaemic

Thân thiện

A doctor examines a patient's ischaemic foot.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Relating to or affected by ischemia: The term "ischaemic" describes a condition, state, or tissue that is characterized by or suffering from ischemia, which is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The patient was diagnosed with an ischaemic heart condition.
  • An ischaemic stroke occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery to the brain.
  • The MRI scan revealed ischaemic changes in the muscle tissue.

Advanced Usage

• "ischaemic cascade": A series of biochemical events that are initiated by ischemia and lead to cellular injury and death.

  • The treatment aims to interrupt the ischaemic cascade to prevent further brain damage.

• "ischaemic preconditioning": A phenomenon where brief episodes of ischemia protect an organ from a subsequent, more prolonged ischemic event.

  • Research is exploring the mechanisms of ischaemic preconditioning in cardiac surgery.

Variants and Related Words

• Ischemia (n): The medical condition of localized blood supply restriction.

  • The ischemia in his leg was causing severe pain.

• Ischaemia (n): An alternative British English spelling of "ischemia".

  • The report noted signs of cerebral ischaemia.

Synonyms

• Hypoxic: Deficient in oxygen, though not always due to restricted blood flow.
• Anoxic: Lacking oxygen entirely, a more severe condition often resulting from ischemia.

Notes on Spelling

• "Ischaemic" vs. "Ischemic": "Ischaemic" is the standard spelling in British English, while "Ischemic" is the standard spelling in American English. Both have the same meaning and pronunciation.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. relating to or affected by ischemia

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ischemic