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gumma (gum′ə)

noun pl. -·mas or -·mata-ə tə

a soft, rubbery tumor occurring in various organs or tissues, esp. in the late stages of syphilis

Etymology: ModL < L gummi, gum

gumma Related Forms
gum′·ma·tous adjective

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  8. ‹ gum tree
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