Ludwig's angina

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

Noun

 * 1)  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.

Translations

 * Chinese:
 * Mandarin: 魯特維格氏咽峽炎
 * Finnish: Ludwigin angiina
 * French: angine de Ludwig
 * Russian: анга́на Жансу́ля-Лю́двига, анги́на Лю́двига
 * Spanish: angina de Ludwig