• Directory
  • Search
  • All results
  • Journals
  • Definitions
Related terms:
anxiety
bereavement
emotion
fear
frustration
guilt
happiness
hostility
loneliness
Mental Process
anger Audio
an·ger [ ang-ger ]
Subclass of:
Emotions
Definitions related to anger:
  • A strong emotional feeling of displeasure aroused by being interfered with, injured or threatened.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
  • An emotional state characterized by marked annoyance or hostility.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Strong emotional feeling of displeasure aroused by being interfered with, injured or threatened.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
Return to OpenMD Medical Dictionary > A
Try this search on: Farlex, Merriam-Webster, Oxford Dictionary, or Wordnik

This content should not be used in place of medically-reviewed decision support reference material or professional medical advice. Some terms may have alternate or updated definitions not reflected in this set. The definitions on this page should not be considered complete or up to date.

  • About
  • Feedback
  • Guides
  • Terms
© 2026 OpenMD
The content on this site is NOT a substitute for professional medical advice or diagnosis. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care provider.