angina

• Affection médicale caractérisée par des crises spasmodiques de douleur intense et suffocante dans la gorge ou le pharynx, ou maladie cardiaque accompagnée de crises de douleur thoracique dues à une réduction de l'apport en oxygène au cœur.

A medical condition characterized by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain in the throat or fauces, or a heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen to the heart.

indénombrable

1. Throat conditionC2formalmedical

   A historical term for any disease of the throat or fauces characterized by spasmodic attacks of intense suffocative pain.

   Angine (affection de la gorge)

   • The patient was diagnosed with angina of the throat, causing severe breathing difficulties.
   • In ancient texts, angina referred to various throat infections.
   • The doctor treated the angina with warm compresses and rest.

   Synonymesquinsy

2. B2formalmedical

   A heart condition marked by paroxysms of chest pain due to reduced oxygen supply to the heart muscle, often caused by coronary artery disease.

   Angine de poitrine

   • He was hospitalized after experiencing angina while climbing stairs.
   • Angina is often triggered by physical exertion or stress.
   • The cardiologist prescribed medication to manage his angina symptoms.

   Synonymesangina pectoris