noma

• Sustantivo que designa una úlcera gangrenosa aguda y grave de las mucosas, que afecta típicamente a la boca o los genitales, y que se asocia con frecuencia a niños desnutridos.

A noun referring to a severe, acute ulceration of the mucous membranes, typically affecting the mouth or genitals, often associated with undernourished children.

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1. Severe gangrenous diseaseC2formalmedical

   A rapidly progressing, often fatal infection of the mouth and face, primarily affecting severely malnourished children, characterized by tissue destruction.

   Noma (enfermedad gangrenosa)

   • Noma is a devastating disease that destroys facial tissues.
   • Early treatment of noma is critical to prevent severe disfigurement.
   • The condition, also known as cancrum oris, is linked to poverty and poor hygiene.