Noma
Definition
Noma is a type of gangrene that destroys mucous membranes of the mouth and other tissues. It occurs in malnourished children in areas of poor cleanliness.
Noma
Alternate Names : Cancrum oris, Gangrenous stomatitis
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noma
nm noun same as cancrum oris nomen proprium nomen proprium nmn prprim noun full form of np non non nn ...
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Noma Roberson, PhD (Dissemination Team) - Dr. Roberson received her BSN from D'Youville College in Buffalo and her MS and PhD from the State University of New York at Buffalo.
Noma is a gangrene of the face.
Necrotizing fasciitis affects the deeper layers of the skin.
Fournier gangrene usually affects the male genitals
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Noma of the oral tissues called also gangrenous stomatitis. [Merriam]
Example from an 1883 death certificate from Pennsylvania:
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Noma
Small vesicle or ulcer that rapidly enlarges and becomes necrotic
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An ulcerative infection of the oral soft tissues including the tonsils and pharynx caused by fusiform and spirochetal organisms; it is usually associated with necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis and may progress to noma.
The disease could, in a few days, lead to gangrene of the lips, cheeks, tonsils, palate, tongue, and even half the face; teeth would fall from their sockets. Synonyms: canker, water canker, noma, gangrenous stomatitis, ...
 See also: Cancer, Fever, Stomatitis, Deficiency, Symptom
  
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