Prinzmetal's angina en · NOUN
Etymology
It was described in 1959 by the American cardiologist Myron Prinzmetal (1908–1987), though it had been written about earlier.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A syndrome typically consisting of angina (cardiac chest pain) at rest that occurs in cycles and is caused by vasospasm.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prinzmetal angina | alternative | lexicographic |