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