gumma
[ guhm-uh ]
/ ˈgʌm ə /
noun, plural gum·mas, gum·ma·ta [guhm-uh-tuh] /ˈgʌm ə tə/. Pathology.
a rubbery, tumorlike lesion associated with tertiary syphilis.
Origin of gumma
From New Latin, dating back to 1715–25; see origin at
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OTHER WORDS FROM gumma
gum·ma·tous, adjectiveWords nearby gumma
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British Dictionary definitions for gumma
gumma
/ (ˈɡʌmə) /
noun plural -mas or -mata (-mətə)
pathol
a rubbery tumour characteristic of advanced syphilis, occurring esp on the skin, liver, brain or heart
Derived forms of gumma
gummatous, adjectiveWord Origin for gumma
C18: from New Latin, from Latin
gummi
gum
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Medical definitions for gumma
gumma
[ gŭm′ə ]
n. pl. gum•mas
A small, rubbery granuloma having a necrotic center and an inflamed, fibrous capsule. It is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis.
syphiloma