angina

noun

an·​gi·​na an-ˈjī-nə  ˈan-jə- 

: a disease marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain: such as

a

: a severe inflammatory or ulcerated condition of the mouth or throat

b

: angina pectoris

anginal

an-ˈjī-nᵊl  ˈan-jə- 

adjective

Examples of angina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For example, in women, back pain, nausea, or lightheadedness can denote a heart attack or angina, rather than chest discomfort, the typical symptom in men—though this can occur in women too. —Anna Byrne, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024

Stable angina usually happens during exercise or physical exertion and goes away with rest.56 Unstable Angina Unstable angina is chest pain that happens suddenly and often while at rest. —Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 22 Oct. 2024

Nitrates are commonly taken to prevent angina, limit the number of angina attacks, relieve the pain of a current attack, or treat the symptoms of heart failure. —Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2024

Ludwig’s angina is a type of cellulitis (deep skin infection) that develops under the tongue and in the neck. —Sarah Hudgens, Health, 4 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin, "throat inflammation," borrowed (with vowel weakening and assimilation to angere "to choke, strangle") from Greek anchónē "strangling, hanging," from ánchein "to squeeze, strangle" + -onē, abstract noun suffix — more at anger entry 1

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing angina

• angina pectoris
• unstable angina
• Vincent's angina

Kids Definition

angina

noun

an·​gi·​na an-ˈjī-nə  ˈan-jə-nə 

: a disorder marked by sudden bursts of intense pain

especially : angina pectoris

anginal

an-ˈjīn-ᵊl 

ˈan-jən-

adjective

Medical Definition

angina

noun

an·​gi·​na an-ˈjī-nə  ˈan-jə- 

: a disease marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain: as

a

: a severe inflammatory or ulcerated condition of the mouth or throat

diphtheritic angina

see ludwig's angina, vincent's angina

b

: angina pectoris

anginal

an-ˈjīn-ᵊl  ˈan-jən- 

adjective