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Ludwig's angina

Ludwig's angina noun: 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.

Noun

Ludwig's angina (uncountable)

  1. 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:
    angina Ludovici

Synonyms of Ludwig's angina

Origin of Ludwig's angina

Named after the German physician, Wilhelm Friedrich von Ludwig, who first described this condition in 1836.

Questions about Ludwig's angina

What does Ludwig's angina mean?
Ludwig's angina means 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.
What part of speech is Ludwig's angina?
Ludwig's angina is a noun.

Words near Ludwig's angina in the dictionary

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  10. Ludwigsburg
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