Definition of Gumma

1. Noun. A small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis.

Generic synonyms: Granuloma

Definition of Gumma

1. n. A kind of soft tumor, usually of syphilitic origin.

Definition of Gumma

1. Noun. (pathology) a soft, non-cancerous growth, a form of granuloma, resulting from the tertiary stage of syphilis. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Gumma

1. a soft tumor [n -MAS or -MATA]

Medical Definition of Gumma

1. Origin: NL. So called from its gummy contents See Gum. A kind of soft tumour, usually of syphilitic origin. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Gumma

gumbo limbos
gumbo soil
gumboil
gumboils
gumboot
gumboots
gumbos
gumbotil
gumbotils
gumdrop
gumdrops
gumless
gumlike
gumline
gumlines
gumma (current term)
gummas
gummata
gummatous
gummatous abscess
gummatous syphilid
gummatous ulcer
gummed
gummed label
gummered
gummering
gummers
gummi
gummi bear

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