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ischemia
Definition:
(nou) local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism
Examples:
Focal brain ischemia occurs when a blood clot has occluded a cerebral vessel.
Ischemia of the small bowel is called mesenteric ischemia.
One important type is cardiac ischemia, another is bowel ischemia.
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Common mistakes of ischemia pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "is-ˈke-mia". The correct pronunciation is "is-ˈkiː-mi-ə" with the primary stress on the third syllable. Tip: Focus on the "ki" syllable for correct emphasis.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "i" in "ischemia" as a short vowel, saying "is-kem-ia". In reality, it should be pronounced with a long "ee" sound, as in "is-ˈkiː-mi-ə". Tip: Practice saying "key" to master the long "i" sound.
- Omitting the final syllable: A common mistake is to drop the last syllable, leading to "is-ˈke-m". The full pronunciation is "is-ˈkiː-mi-ə". Tip: Always remember to articulate each syllable clearly to avoid truncation.
- Confusing the "ch" sound: Some might pronounce "ischemia" with a hard "k" sound, saying "is-kemia". The correct sound is a softer "sh", pronounced as "is-ˈkiː-mi-ə". Tip: Think of the "sh" in "shoe" to get the right sound.
- Mispronouncing "ia": The ending "ia" is often mispronounced as "ya", resulting in "is-ˈki-mi-ya". The correct pronunciation is "is-ˈkiː-mi-ə". Tip: Practice the "ə" sound like in "sofa" to ensure clarity in the ending.