angina

noun

an·​gi·​na an-ˈjī-nə  ˈan-jə- 

: a disease marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain: such as

a

: a severe inflammatory or ulcerated condition of the mouth or throat

b

: angina pectoris

anginal

an-ˈjī-nᵊl  ˈan-jə- 

adjective

Examples of angina in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Over the next few weeks, Breen developed a serious bacterial infection called Ludwig’s angina, eventually resulting in hospitalization, the complaint said. —Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 6 Aug. 2025

Besides the chest area, angina can also be felt in the shoulders, arms, neck, back, throat, jaw, or teeth.12 Low blood pressure is often not a cause for concern, but can be dangerous if severe, sustained, or if underlying health problems are present. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Aug. 2025

Symptoms of coronary artery disease include chest pain (angina), shortness of breath, fatigue, heartburn, nausea, dizziness and cold sweats, according to the Mayo Clinic. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 17 July 2025

Ludwig angina is a disease that progresses quickly. —Francisco J. Rivera Rosario, Health, 11 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Latin, "throat inflammation," borrowed (with vowel weakening and assimilation to angere "to choke, strangle") from Greek anchónē "strangling, hanging," from ánchein "to squeeze, strangle" + -onē, abstract noun suffix — more at anger entry 1

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing angina

• angina pectoris
• unstable angina
• Vincent's angina

Rhymes for angina

• vagina
• yaquina

Kids Definition

angina

noun

an·​gi·​na an-ˈjī-nə  ˈan-jə-nə 

: a disorder marked by sudden bursts of intense pain

especially : angina pectoris

anginal

an-ˈjīn-ᵊl 

ˈan-jən-

adjective

Medical Definition

angina

noun

an·​gi·​na an-ˈjī-nə  ˈan-jə- 

: a disease marked by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain: as

a

: a severe inflammatory or ulcerated condition of the mouth or throat

diphtheritic angina

see ludwig's angina, vincent's angina

b

: angina pectoris

anginal

an-ˈjīn-ᵊl  ˈan-jən- 

adjective