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) (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 ==== angina Ludovici ==== Translations ====