gum·mo·sis

(gŭ-mō′sĭs)

The pathological exudation of gum by a plant, such as a fruit tree, resulting from bacterial or fungal infection, insect infestation, or mechanical injury.

[Latin gummi, gum; see gum¹ + -osis.]

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gummosis

(ɡʌˈməʊsɪs)

(Plant Pathology) the abnormal production of excessive gum in certain trees, esp fruit trees, as a result of wounding, infection, adverse weather conditions, severe pruning, etc

[C19: from New Latin; see gumma]

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Noun	1.	gummosis - pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees plant disease - a disease that affects plants
	2.	gummosis - disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora brown rot gummosis brown rot - any of certain fungous diseases of plants characterized by browning and decay of tissues

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