Vincent's angina
Vin·cent's angina
noun\ˈvin(t)-sən(t)s-, (ˌ)vaⁿ-ˈsäⁿz-\
Definition of VINCENT'S ANGINA
: Vincent's infection in which the ulceration has spread to surrounding tissues (as of the pharynx and tonsils) —called also trench mouth
Origin of VINCENT'S ANGINA
Jean Hyacinthe Vincent †1950 French bacteriologist
First Known Use: circa 1903
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