What does the suffix "-isch" mean in medical terms?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The suffix "-isch-" or "-ischemia" comes from Greek "iskhein" (to hold back) and "haima" (blood), meaning restriction or deficiency of blood supply. Terms like ischemic (relating to reduced blood flow), ischemia (inadequate blood supply to tissues), and ischemic stroke (caused by blocked blood vessels) all indicate impaired circulation or blood flow.
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