Main Entry: gum·ma

Pronunciation: \ˈgə-mə\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural gummas also gum·ma·ta \ˈgə-mə-tə\

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

Date: circa 1722

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

— gum·ma·tous \-mə-təs\ adjective