HealthSeptember 3, 2026
ischaemic
is-KEE-mik
Definition
Relating to or caused by an insufficient supply of blood to an organ or part of the body, often due to an obstruction.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek words 'iskhein' (to restrain) and 'haima' (blood), the term entered English medical terminology in the 19th century to describe restricted blood flow.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe heart disease as a potential, serious cardiovascular risk resulting from the consumption of unauthorized slimming products containing the drug sibutramine.
Spain withdraws 22 slimming products containing unauthorised weight-loss drug
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