noma

• Nom masculin désignant une infection gangreneuse grave des muqueuses, touchant principalement la bouche ou les organes génitaux, souvent observée chez des enfants malnutris.

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

indénombrable

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 (gangrène infectieuse buccofaciale)

   • 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.