-ˈpektərə̇s, chiefly substand -ˌpekˈtōr- noun
Etymology: New Latin, literally, quinsy of the chest
: a disease characterized by paroxysmal attacks of substernal pain of short duration that is usually associated with a sense of apprehension or fear of impending death, precipitated by effort or emotion, and relieved quickly by rest or administration of nitroglycerin — compare coronary insufficiency , heart failure , myocardial infarction