noun

noma

NOH-muh

Noma (noun) means a severe gangrenous infection that destroys tissue, usually around the mouth and face. Example: “Noma mostly affects malnourished children in areas with poor healthcare access.”

noun

A severe gangrenous infection that destroys tissue, usually around the mouth and face.

"Noma mostly affects malnourished children in areas with poor healthcare access."

How to use noma

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA serious disease that eats away at facial tissue, linked to malnutrition and poor sanitation.

When to use it

A medical term, rarely used outside clinical or public-health contexts.

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Etymology

From New Latin noma, tracing back to Ancient Greek nomē, "spreading (of sores)," from a verb meaning to feed or devour.

Origin: Ancient Greek

Rhymes for noma

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Frequently asked questions

What does “noma” mean?

The word “noma” means a severe gangrenous infection that destroys tissue, usually around the mouth and face. In plain terms, a serious disease that eats away at facial tissue, linked to malnutrition and poor sanitation.

How do you pronounce “noma”?

“Noma” is pronounced NOH-muh (/ˈnoʊ̯mə/ in IPA).

How do you use “noma” in a sentence?

Here is “noma” used in a sentence: “Noma mostly affects malnourished children in areas with poor healthcare access.”

What part of speech is “noma”?

“Noma” is a noun.

Where does the word “noma” come from?

The word “noma” comes from Ancient Greek. From New Latin noma, tracing back to Ancient Greek nomē, "spreading (of sores)," from a verb meaning to feed or devour.