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angina . ( Of the lat. )( angina , of angere , stifle). 1. f. inflammation of the tonsils or these and the pharynx. U m. in pl. with the same meaning as in sing. 2. f. pl. Colloq. tonsils. angina of chest. 1. f. Med. Syndrome characterized by sudden bouts of short duration with anguish of death and violent pain which from the sternum ordinarily extends over the shoulder, arm, forearm, and hand izquierd I.