gumma

gum·ma  (gm)

n. pl. gum·mas or gum·ma·ta (gm-t)

A small rubbery granuloma that has a necrotic center and is enclosed by an inflamed fibrous capsule. It is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis.

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[New Latin, from Late Latin, gum; see gum¹.]

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gumma·tous adj.

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gumma [ˈgʌmə]

n pl -mas, -mata [-mətə]

(Medicine / Pathology) Pathol a rubbery tumour characteristic of advanced syphilis, occurring esp on the skin, liver, brain or heart

[from New Latin, from Latin gummi gum¹]

gummatous  adj

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gumma - a small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis granuloma - a tumor composed of granulation tissue resulting from injury or inflammation or infection