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Definition of angina

angina

/ænˈdʒaɪ.nə/
an · gi · na
Plural:anginas
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Adjective:anginal
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1

A condition marked by severe, often constricting pain or pressure in the chest, caused by an inadequate blood and oxygen supply to the heart muscle; short for angina pectoris.

Example

"The cardiologist prescribed medication to help manage his recurring bouts of angina during physical exertion."

2

Any of various inflammatory conditions of the throat, mouth, or fauces that produce painful swelling and spasmodic suffocation, such as quinsy or Ludwig's angina.

Example

"Before referring almost exclusively to heart pain, the term angina was widely used by physicians to describe acute throat infections."

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angler
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-16th century from Latin angina ('quinzy, choking throat disorder'), derived from angere ('to choke, throttle, or squeeze'), which is related to Ancient Greek ankhone ('strangling').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Angina. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/angina
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