Ludwig's angina

English

Etymology

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

Noun

Ludwig 's angina (uncountable)

(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

angina ludovici

Translations

infection of the floor of the mouth

Chinese:
Mandarin: 魯特維格氏咽峽炎, 鲁特维格氏咽峡炎 (Lǔtèwéigéshì yānxiáyán)
Finnish: Ludwigin angiina

French: angine de Ludwig f
Russian: please add this translation if you can
Spanish: angina de Ludwig f

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