Angina

/ænˈdʒaɪ.nə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A medical condition marked by severe pain in the chest, often radiating to the shoulders, arms, or neck, due to insufficient blood supply to the heart muscle, commonly associated with coronary artery disease.

After running for a long distance, he experienced angina, prompting him to seek medical advice.

A type of throat infection, specifically angina tonsillaris or tonsillitis, characterized by inflammation and pain in the throat.

The doctor diagnosed her with angina after she complained of severe throat pain and difficulty swallowing.

A condition of throat pain related to inflammation of the tonsils or other tissues.

He was bedridden for days due to angina, struggling with the intense pain and fever.

Etymology

Latin 'angina' meaning 'a strangling', from the verb 'angere' which means 'to choke'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stable angina

A type of angina that occurs with physical exertion or stress and goes away with rest.

unstable angina

A sudden change in angina pattern that may require immediate medical attention.

angina pectoris

A more technical term for chest pain due to heart problems.

Related Words

myocardial ischemia

A condition where the heart muscle doesn't get enough blood.

chest discomfort

Any type of pain or discomfort felt in the chest area.

coronary artery disease

A disease caused by the build-up of plaque in the heart's arteries.

Slang Meanings

Heart squeeze

He's feeling some heart squeeze after his intense workout.

Chest tightness

She thought her chest tightness was just stress, but it turned out to be angina.