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Meaning of Ludwig's angina | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

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.

uncountable

Equivalents

Español angina de Ludwig
Suomi Ludwigin angiina
Français angine de Ludwig
Русский анга́на Жансу́ля-Лю́двига анги́на Лю́двига

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

ludwigite Ludwigsburg Ludwigshafen Ludwigshafen am Rhein Ludwigslust Ludy

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