Word
angina
Phoneticsangi·na
US/ænˈdʒaɪnə/
UK/ˈæŋɡaɪnɐ/
Definition
n. a medical condition where you have pain in your chest because your heart is not getting enough blood. It often feels like pressure or tightness and usually goes away when you rest.
n. a medical condition characterised by chest pain or discomfort resulting from an insufficient supply of oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscle. Typically triggered by physical exertion or emotional stress and relieved by rest or nitroglycerin.
Examples
“He was diagnosed with angina after experiencing chest pain during his walk.”
“The doctor prescribed medication to help manage his angina and prevent further episodes of chest discomfort.”
“While stable angina is predictable and occurs during exertion, unstable angina presents a more serious risk as it can occur at rest and may indicate an impending heart attack.”
Examples
simple
“He was diagnosed with angina after experiencing chest pain during his walk.”
contextual
“The doctor prescribed medication to help manage his angina and prevent further episodes of chest discomfort.”
complex
“While stable angina is predictable and occurs during exertion, unstable angina presents a more serious risk as it can occur at rest and may indicate an impending heart attack.”
Real-World Examples
“Participants were followed for an average of seven to eight years so researchers could track whether they developed high blood pressure or cardiovascular diseases such as heart attack, stroke, or angina.” “Cristian Jensen is describing the difference that an implant inserted in his chest – to reduce the symptoms of his debilitating angina – has had on his life.” Etymology
From Latin angina (“quinsy; strangling, choking”), from angō (“to press together, to choke, to hurt (cause pain)”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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