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angina

n. uncountable
C2 Proficiency US //ænˈdʒaɪnə// UK //ˈæŋɡaɪnɐ// angi·na Archaic

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.


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.

Origin

From Latin angina (“quinsy; strangling, choking”), from angō (“to press together, to choke, to hurt (cause pain)”).

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