gumma
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noun \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
Origin of GUMMA
New Latin gummat-, gumma, from Late Latin, gum, alteration of Latin gummi gum
First Known Use: circa 1722
gum·ma
noun \ˈgəm-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; gummasalso ; gum·ma·ta \ˈgəm-ət-ə\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of GUMMA
: a tumor of gummy or rubbery consistency that is characteristic of the tertiary stage of syphilis
—gum·ma·tous \-ət-əs\ (audio pronunciation) adjective
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