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Ludwig's angina
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English
Etymology
Named after the German physician, Wilhelm Friedrich von Ludwig, who first described this condition in 1836.
Noun
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en 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
en angina Ludovici
Translations
infection of the floor of the mouth
Chinese:
Mandarin: cmn 魯特維格氏咽峽炎 Lǔtèwéigéshì yānxiáyán
Finnish: fi Ludwigin angiina
French: fr angine de Ludwig f
Russian: ru анга́на Жансу́ля-Лю́двига f, ru анги́на Лю́двига f
Spanish: es angina de Ludwig f
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