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a restriction in blood supply to tissues, causing a shortage of oxygen and glucose needed for cellular metabolism
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Ischaemia is a condition in which there is an inadequate blood supply to a part of the body, causing tissue damage.
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Ischaemia occurs when not enough blood flow reaches a certain part of the body, leading to damage.
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Ischaemia is like when something gets choked off from its blood supply and starts to die.
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In a metaphorical sense, ischaemia can be compared to neglecting a vital aspect of one's life until it deteriorates.