ALL meanings of noma
no·ma
N n - noun noma A form of gangrene affecting the face, usually caused by a bacterial infection and typically occurring in young children suffering from malnutrition or other disease. 1
- noun plural noma a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children. 1
- noun noma a gangrenous inflammation of the mouth, esp one affecting malnourished children 0
- noun noma a severe ulcerous condition of the mouth, occurring esp. in young children, as after debilitating disease, and usually resulting in gangrene 0