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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NEGLECT

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