Vincent's angina
noun
Vin·cent's angina
ˈvin(t)-sən(t)s- 
(ˌ)vaⁿ-ˈsäⁿz-
(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
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Vincent's angina
noun
Vin·cent's angina
ˌvin(t)-sən(t)s-
(ˌ)vaⁿ-ˌsäⁿz-
(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
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