Ludwig's angina en · NOUN
Etymology
Named after the German physician, Wilhelm Friedrich von Ludwig, who first described this condition in 1836.
Meanings
- (uncountable) 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
Translations (6)
cmn 魯特維格氏咽峽炎 /鲁特维格氏咽峡炎 (infection of the floor of the mouth) · fr angine de Ludwig (infection of the floor of the mouth) · ru анга́на Жансу́ля-Лю́двига (infection of the floor of the mouth) · ru анги́на Лю́двига (infection of the floor of the mouth) · fi Ludwigin angiina (infection of the floor of the mouth) · es angina de Ludwig (infection of the floor of the mouth)