# Lemierre's syndrome

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. Thrombophlebitis of the internal jugular vein.

## Etymology
Named after André Lemierre, who documented a number of cases in 1936.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/lemierre-s-syndrome