gumma

noun gum·ma \ˈgə-mə\

plural gummas also gum·ma·ta \ˈgə-mə-tə\

Definition of GUMMA

: a tumor of gummy or rubbery consistency that is characteristic of the tertiary stage of syphilis

— gum·ma·tous \-mə-təs\ adjective

New Latin gummat-, gumma, from Late Latin, gum, alteration of Latin gummi gum

First Known Use: circa 1722

Medical Dictionary

noun gum·ma \ˈgəm-ə\

plural gummas also gum·ma·ta \ˈgəm-ət-ə\

: a tumor of gummy or rubbery consistency that is characteristic of the tertiary stage of syphilis

—gum·ma·tous \-ət-əs\ adjective

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