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| Lack of blood supply to a part of the body. Ischemia may cause tissue damage due to the lack of oxygen and nutrients. |
Previous Definitions: | irradiated, irradiation, irreversible toxicity, irritable bowel syndrome, irritable colon | Next Definitions: | iseganan hydrochloride, ISIS 2503, ISIS 3521, ISIS 5132, islet cell |
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