angina
Translation
angina
Examples
He suffers from severe angina.
He suffers from severe angina.
The doctor diagnosed him with angina pectoris.
The doctor diagnosed him with angina pectoris.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a medical condition causing chest pain He suffers from severe angina.
Similar Words
Synonyms: chest pain, heart condition
Etymology
From Latin 'angina' (quinsy), from Greek 'ankhonē' (a strangling), related to 'anxiety'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'anxiety' causing a strangling or tight feeling in the chest, which is characteristic of angina.