Associations to the word «Noma»

Wiktionary

NOMA, noun. (disease) A gangrenous disease leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek.
NOMA PUDENDI, noun. A form of the disease noma that causes tissue damage to the genitals.

Dictionary definition

NOMA, noun. Acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children.

Wise words

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