noma

Plural: nomas

Noun

• A severe, rapidly progressing inflammation of the mouth and face.
• acute ulceration of the mucous membranes of the mouth or genitals; often seen in undernourished children
• A gangrenous disease leading to tissue destruction of the face, especially the mouth and cheek.

Examples

• Finding ’NOMA’ on the board felt like an affliction, but it earned valuable points in Scrabble.