Type: Term Pronunciation: ol′i-jē′mē-ă Definitions: 1. A deficiency in the amount of blood in the body or any organ or tissue.
A reduced amount of blood in the body. During labor this can be caused by hemorrhage. A blood transfusion may be necessary to prevent additional complications. Synonym(s): Hyphemia
oligemia (ohl' i JEE mee uh) A deficiency in the amount of blood in the body or any organ or tissue.