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angina; angina pectoris
Chest pain caused by reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, typically due to narrowed coronary arteries. Often triggered by exertion or stress.
Compound of 狭 (narrow) + 心 (heart) + 症 (illness, condition). Refers to the symptom complex caused by narrowed coronary arteries.
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Similar words
- 心筋梗塞: myocardial infarction; heart attack — when a coronary artery is completely blocked; more severe than 狭心症
- 心臓発作: heart attack (colloquial) — non-medical umbrella term covering both
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心筋梗塞 (myocardial infarction)