noma

[noh-muh]

noun, plural no·mas. Pathology.

a gangrenous ulceration of the mouth or genitalia, occurring mainly in debilitated children.

Origin of noma

1825–35; < New Latin, Latin nomē a sore, ulcer < Greek nomḗ a feeding, grazing (akin to némein to feed, graze, consume)

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Examples from the Web for noma

Contemporary Examples of noma

Malling & Schmidt is widely considered to be the most important restaurant in Denmark outside of Noma.
Denmark’s New Nordic Cuisine Beyond Noma
Sophie Menin
May 22, 2012
It may be the best restaurant in the world, but Noma has a lot of interesting and creative competitors in its own country.
Denmark’s New Nordic Cuisine Beyond Noma
Sophie Menin
May 22, 2012
Today most people who follow restaurants know Noma, yet few outside Denmark realize Redzepi is far from a lone maverick.
Denmark’s New Nordic Cuisine Beyond Noma
Sophie Menin
May 22, 2012
I am loving Rene Redzepi's Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine.
Fresh Picks
Michael White
March 18, 2011

Historical Examples of noma

Why do you bide by the fire, seeing that it is so hot, Noma?
The Wizard
H. Rider Haggard
At length there came a day when Noma, his wife, was brought to bed.
The Wizard
H. Rider Haggard
"Then cause some other to give it and let him bear the blame," suggested Noma languidly.
The Wizard
H. Rider Haggard
To this Mount, Noma went, and there performed the customary rites.
The Wizard
H. Rider Haggard
The prince and those about Noma shrank back a little in horror.
The Wizard
H. Rider Haggard

British Dictionary definitions for noma

noma

noun

a gangrenous inflammation of the mouth, esp one affecting malnourished children

Word Origin for noma

C19: New Latin, from Latin nomē ulcer, from Greek nomē feeding; related to Greek nemein to feed

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noma in Medicine

noma

[nō′mə]

n.

A severe, often gangrenous inflammation of the lips and cheek or of the female genitals that often occurs following an infectious disease and is found most often in children in poor hygienic or malnourished condition.stomatonecrosis