gumma

noun

gum·​ma ˈgə-mə 

plural gummas also gummata ˈgə-mə-tə 

: a tumor of gummy or rubbery consistency that is characteristic of the tertiary stage of syphilis

gummatous

ˈgə-mə-təs 

adjective

Word History

Etymology

New Latin gummat-, gumma, from Late Latin, gum, alteration of Latin gummi gum

First Known Use

circa 1722, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

gumma

noun

gum·​ma ˈgəm-ə 

plural gummas also gummata ˈgəm-ət-ə 

: a tumor of gummy or rubbery consistency that is characteristic of the tertiary stage of syphilis

gummatous

-ət-əs 

adjective