Definition of Noma

1. Noun. Acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children.

Generic synonyms: Ulcer, Ulceration

Definition of Noma

1. n. See Canker, n., 1.

Definition of Noma

1. a severe inflammation of the mouth [n -S]

Medical Definition of Noma

1. See Canker. Origin: NL, fr. Gr, lit, a feeding. See Name. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Noma

noli-me-tangere
Nolina
Nolina microcarpa
nolition
nolitions
noll
nolle pros
nolle prosequi
nolls
nolo
nolos
nolo contendere
nol pros
nom
noma (current term)
noma (current term)
nomad
nomad
nomade
nomade
nomades
nomadian
nomadic
nomadic
nomadies
nomadise
nomadised
nomadises
nomadism
nomadism

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