an|gi|na

an|gi|na «an JY nuh; in medicine often AN juh nuh», noun.

1. = angina pectoris. (Cf. ↑angina pectoris)

2. any sudden, acute pain.

3. any inflammation of the throat, such as quinsy, croup, or mumps.

╂[< Latin angīna quinsy < angere to choke]