Noma can refer to different things depending on the context. Here are some explanations:
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Noma (restaurant): Noma is a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Copenhagen, Denmark, run by chef René Redzepi and co-founded by Claus Meyer. It is known for its focus on foraging and interpretation of New Nordic Cuisine. It has been ranked as the Best Restaurant in the World by Restaurant magazine several times).
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Noma (disease): Noma is a rapidly progressive and often fatal infection of the mouth and face. It predominantly affects malnourished children between the ages of two and six years old in the least developed countries around the world, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa. It can cause tissue destruction, deformity of the face, and loss of teeth).
It is important to note that Noma (restaurant) and Noma (disease) are two completely different things and should not be confused.
