ALL meanings of antianginal
- noun antianginal An antianginal is any drug that reduces consumption of oxygen in the myocardium (= the muscular tissue of the heart) or increases oxygen supply to the myocardium to prevent symptoms of angina. 3
- noun antianginal (pharmaceutical drug) Any drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a symptom of ischaemic heart disease. 1
- noun antianginal (pharmacology) Any drug used in the treatment of angina pectoris, a symptom of ischaemic heart disease. 0
- adjective antianginal (pharmacology) Used in the treatment of angina pectoris. 0