Ludwig's angina
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English
[edit]Etymology
[edit]Named 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
[edit]Translations
[edit]infection of the floor of the mouth
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