noma

noun

Meaning

A gangrenous disease leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cancrum oris(English)noma pudendi(English)trench mouth(English)stomatopathy(English)gangosa(English)gangrene(English)odontomalacia(English)flesh-eating disease(English)jid(English)aut(English)ual(English)caribe(English)

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Sources

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