Ludwig's angina
English
editEtymology
editNamed after the German physician, Wilhelm Friedrich von Ludwig, who first described this condition in 1836.
Noun
edit- (otorhinolaryngology, pathology) A serious, potentially life-threatening infection of the floor of the mouth, usually occurring in adults with concomitant dental infections, and if left untreated, may obstruct the airways, necessitating tracheotomy.
Synonyms
editTranslations
editinfection of the floor of the mouth
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