Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
angina
Noun
/ˈæn.dʒɪ.nə/
Definition
A type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.
Examples
- When she complained of angina, the doctor recommended a stress test.
- Angina can feel like a heaviness or tightness in the chest.
Meaning
Angina is a medical condition characterized by discomfort or pain in the chest that can occur due to the heart not receiving enough oxygen-rich blood.
Synonyms
- chest pain
- angina pectoris