angina
|an-gi-na|
/ænˈdʒaɪnə/
painful constriction or tightness
Etymology
'angina' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'angere,' where 'angere' meant 'to strangle or choke.'
'angina' changed from the Latin word 'angina' (meaning 'inflammation of the throat') and eventually became the modern English word 'angina.'
Initially, it meant 'inflammation or constriction of the throat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'chest pain due to heart problems or throat inflammation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a medical condition characterized by severe pain in the chest, often spreading to the shoulders, arms, and neck, caused by inadequate blood supply to the heart.
He was diagnosed with angina after experiencing chest pain during exercise.
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Noun 2
a condition marked by painful inflammation or constriction of the throat, such as in tonsillitis or pharyngitis.
The doctor said her sore throat was due to angina.
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Last updated: 2025/08/07 10:21