Definition

Noun: * Vincent's angina: An acute, communicable bacterial infection primarily affecting the mouth and throat, characterized by painful ulceration and inflammation of the mucous membranes. It is also known as trench mouth or acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG).

Usage

• This is a specific medical term. It is used formally in healthcare contexts to diagnose or describe a particular condition.
• It is typically used as a singular, uncountable noun (e.g., ).

Examples

• The patient presented with severe gum pain and was diagnosed with Vincent's angina.
• Vincent's angina is often associated with poor oral hygiene and stress.
• Treatment for Vincent's angina usually involves antibiotics and professional dental cleaning.

Advanced Usage

• The term is named after the French physician Henri Vincent. It is considered a somewhat dated clinical term but is still recognized.
• It is often distinguished from common sore throats (pharyngitis) by its specific symptoms of gum ulceration and necrosis.

Variants and Related Words

• Trench mouth: A common synonym for Vincent's angina, originating from its prevalence among soldiers in trenches during World War I.
• Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG): The modern clinical term for the same condition, describing the tissue death (necrosis) and ulceration of the gums.
• Gingivitis: A broader term for inflammation of the gums, which can be a precursor to ANUG/Vincent's angina.

Synonyms

• Trench mouth
• Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG)
• Necrotizing gingivostomatitis

Notes

• Vincent's angina is not a form of "angina pectoris" (chest pain due to heart disease). The word "angina" here is used in its older, broader sense meaning "quinsy" or a severe sore throat.
• It is a contagious infection, primarily through direct contact with saliva.

Noun

1. an acute communicable infection of the respiratory tract and mouth marked by ulceration of the mucous membrane