Hypoxia vs. Ischemia

Hypoxianoun

(pathology) A condition in which tissues (especially the blood) are deprived of an adequate supply of oxygen; anoxia

Hypoxianoun

A reduced concentration of dissolved oxygen in an aquatic environment.

Hypoxianoun

a very strong drive resulting from a deficiency of available oxygen in the blood and bodily tissues (short of anoxia)

Ischemianoun

Local disturbance in blood circulation due to mechanical obstruction of the blood supply (for example, embolism, thrombosis, or vasoconstriction).

Ischemianoun

local anemia in a given body part sometimes resulting from vasoconstriction or thrombosis or embolism

Ischemia

Ischemia or ischaemia is a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen that is needed for cellular metabolism (to keep tissue alive). Ischemia is generally caused by problems with blood vessels, with resultant damage to or dysfunction of tissue i.e.