Definition

Relating to a type of chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with anginal pain after the stress test.

Conversation

I heard you went to the doctor recently, how did it go?

It was okay, but they mentioned I have some anginal symptoms.

Oh no, that sounds concerning. What does that mean for you?

I just need to manage my stress and keep an eye on my diet.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anginal is derived from "angina" (from Latin *angina*, meaning choking or strangling) and the suffix "-al" (meaning pertaining to). The term "anginal" refers to something that is related to or characterized by angina, particularly in a medical context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'angina' meaning choking or strangling, and remember that 'anginal' refers to conditions related to that sensation.

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