local anemia
1Anemia — The condition of having less than the normal number of red blood cells or less than the normal quantity of hemoglobin in the blood. The oxygen carrying capacity of the blood is, therefore, decreased. Persons with anemia may feel tired and fatigue …
2animal disease — ▪ non human Introduction an impairment of the normal state of an animal that interrupts or modifies its vital functions. Concern with diseases that afflict animals dates from the earliest human contacts with animals and is reflected… …
3ischemia — noun local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism • Syn: ↑ischaemia • Derivationally related forms: ↑ischaemic (for: ↑ischaemia), ↑ischemic • Hypernyms: ↑ …
4Ischemia — Inadequate blood supply (circulation) to a local area due to blockage of the blood vessels to the area. * * * Local anemia due to mechanical obstruction (mainly arterial narrowing or disruption) of the blood supply. [G. ischo, to keep back, +… …
5Ischemia — Vascular ischemia of the toes with characteristic cyanosis. In medicine, ischemia (from Greek ισχαιμία, ischaimía; isch root denoting a restriction or thinning or to make or grow thin/lean, haema blood) is a restriction in blood supply, generally …
6is|chae|mi|a — is|che|mi|a or is|chae|mi|a «ihs KEE mee uh», noun. local anemia caused by an obstruction of the supply of arterial blood. ╂[< New Latin ischaemia < Greek íschaimos that stops bleeding < íschein to hold, check (< échein to hold, have) …
7is|che|mi|a — or is|chae|mi|a «ihs KEE mee uh», noun. local anemia caused by an obstruction of the supply of arterial blood. ╂[< New Latin ischaemia < Greek íschaimos that stops bleeding < íschein to hold, check (< échein to hold, have) + haîma… …
8drug — drug1 /drug/, n., v., drugged, drugging. n. 1. Pharm. a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well being. 2. (in federal law) a. any substance… …
9Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… …
10childhood disease and disorder — Introduction any illness, impairment, or abnormal condition that affects primarily infants and children i.e., those in the age span that begins with the fetus and extends through adolescence. Childhood is a period typified by change,… …