Vincent's angina

noun

Vin·​cent's angina ˈvin(t)-sən(t)s-  (ˌ)vaⁿ-ˈsäⁿz- 

: Vincent's infection in which the ulceration has spread to surrounding tissues (as of the pharynx and tonsils)

called also trench mouth

Word History

Etymology

Jean Hyacinthe Vincent †1950 French bacteriologist

First Known Use

circa 1903, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

Vincent's angina

noun

Vin·​cent's angina ˌvin(t)-sən(t)s-  (ˌ)vaⁿ-ˌsäⁿz- 

: acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis in which the ulceration has spread to surrounding tissues (as of the pharynx and tonsils)

called also trench mouth