angina
Translation
angina
Examples
He suffers from angina.
He suffers from angina.
The doctor diagnosed him with angina pectoris.
The doctor diagnosed him with angina pectoris.
Grammar Patterns
((uncountable noun)) a medical condition causing chest pain He suffers from angina.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chest pain, cardiac pain
Etymology
From Latin 'angina' (quinsy, choking), from 'angere' (to strangle, choke), referring to the constricting chest pain.
Memory Tips
The root 'ang-' is related to 'anxiety' and 'anguish'. Angina is a physical anguish in the chest.