HealthAugust 16, 2026

ischemia

is-KEE-mee-uh

Definition

A condition in which there is an inadequate blood supply to an organ or part of the body, leading to a deficiency of oxygen and nutrients.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Greek 'iskhaimos', meaning 'stanching blood', formed from 'iskhein' (to keep back) and 'haima' (blood).

In the news

In the article, 'cold ischemia time' refers to the critical, limited period a harvested heart can survive outside the body without a blood supply before cellular damage becomes irreversible. It is the primary reason why rapid transport via a Green Corridor is medically essential.

The Science Of The Green Corridor: How Transplant Teams Retrieve, Preserve, And Transport A Living Heart

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