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NOMA
noma
(noun) acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
noma (uncountable)
(disease) A gangrenous disease leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek.
Anagrams
• Amon, Mano, Mona, Noam, Oman, Onam, mano, maon, moan, mona
Noun
NOMA
(telecommunication) Initialism of non-orthogonal multiple access.
Anagrams
• Amon, Mano, Mona, Noam, Oman, Onam, mano, maon, moan, mona
Source: Wiktionary
No"ma, n. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. Name.] (Med.)
Definition: See Canker, n., 1.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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