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angina
chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart
In more detail
1. (noun) severe chest pain caused by not enough blood flow to the heart
2. (noun) a sore throat disease with inflammation, especially strep throat
Examples
- 1. He experienced angina while climbing the stairs and had to sit down to rest.
- 2. The doctor diagnosed her with angina and prescribed antibiotics.
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