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noma — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gangrene noun The death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.
  • noma noun A severe gangrenous infection that destroys tissue, usually around the mouth and face.

Senses

noma is used for these senses in English:

  • gangrene The necrosis and rotting of flesh, usually caused by lack of blood supply.
  • noma (disease) A gangrenous disease of humans leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek.

gangrene — full definition

  1. noun The death and decay of body tissue, usually caused by a lost or blocked blood supply, or infection.
  2. noun Figuratively, a corrupting or destructive influence spreading through something.

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