Cardiovascular
angina pectoris
an-JY-nuh PEK-tor-is
StatusNew
Definition
Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to heart muscle.
PathologyCardiovascular
Breakdown
Etymology
Latin: angere (to choke) + pectoris (chest)
an-JY-nuh PEK-tor-is
Chest pain or discomfort caused by reduced blood flow to heart muscle.
Latin: angere (to choke) + pectoris (chest)