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angina

UK /ænˈdʒaɪ.nə/US /ænˈdʒaɪ.nə/

词源

源自拉丁语 'angina'(意为'窒息感'或'喉咙痛'),最初指咽喉疾病,后特指心脏相关的疼痛。

noun

❶ 心绞痛,一种由于心脏供血不足引起的胸部疼痛或不适,通常在体力活动或情绪激动时发作。

“He was diagnosed with angina after experiencing chest pain during exercise.”

(他在运动时感到胸痛后被诊断出患有心绞痛。)

“Angina can be a warning sign of more serious heart problems.”

(心绞痛可能是更严重心脏问题的警示信号。)

同义词:chest pain, heart pain, angina pectoris

常见短语

angina pectoris — 心绞痛的医学专业术语,特指由于冠状动脉疾病引起的心脏供血不足导致的胸痛。

“The patient was admitted to the hospital with severe angina pectoris.”

(患者因严重心绞痛被送入医院。)

unstable angina — 不稳定型心绞痛,一种更危险的心绞痛类型,可能在休息时发作,预示着可能发生心脏病发作。

“Unstable angina requires immediate medical attention as it may lead to a heart attack.”

(不稳定型心绞痛需要立即就医,因为它可能导致心脏病发作。)