Meanings
Probably coined during World War I when the disease was common among soldiers "in the trenches."
How to pronounce "trench mouth":
AU
Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis, a severe bacterial infection of the gums, typically characterized by inflammation, bleeding, deep ulceration, necrotized tissue, pain, fever, enlarged lymph nodes, fatigue, and halitosis.
Example Sentences
1
He neglected his dental hygiene and developed trench mouth.
2
The dentist diagnosed her with trench mouth after examining her gums.
3
Brushing and flossing regularly can help prevent trench mouth.
4
I had to undergo treatment for trench mouth last year.
5
Smoking and poor oral hygiene increase the risk of developing trench mouth.