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noma

[ noh-muh ]

noun

Pathology.
plural nomas.
  1. a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children.


noma

/ ˈəʊə /

noun

  1. a gangrenous inflammation of the mouth, esp one affecting malnourished children
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of noma1

1825–35; < New Latin, Latin Դdzŧ a sore, ulcer < Greek Դdzḗ a feeding, grazing (akin to é𾱲 to feed, graze, consume)
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of noma1

C19: New Latin, from Latin Դdzŧ ulcer, from Greek Դdzŧ feeding; related to Greek nemein to feed
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Example Sentences

WHO’s listing comes after years of advocacy to raise awareness about the disease, including a January request from Nigeria and 32 other countries with significant numbers of noma cases.

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"To continue being noma, we must change. Therefore, dear guests and friends, we have some exciting news to share," the restaurant announced in an Instagram post on Monday.

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Out of that comes nomas, a member of a wandering pastoral tribe.

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The Army chief, Gen. Pingre­noma Zagre, issued a statement Saturday condemning all violence against civilians and urging soldiers to act “with professionalism.”

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The noma or fetich spear to be carried in front of the caravan, with charms secured to it, was thus prepared.

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