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gumma

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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.
[New Latin, from Late Latin, gum; see gum1.]
gumma·tous adj.
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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Noun1.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
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