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gumma

[ guhm-uh ]

noun

Pathology.
plural gummas, gummata
  1. a rubbery, tumorlike lesion associated with tertiary syphilis.


gumma

/ ˈɡʌə /

noun

  1. pathol a rubbery tumour characteristic of advanced syphilis, occurring esp on the skin, liver, brain or heart
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܳٴdzܲ, adjective
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ܳm·ٴdzܲ adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of gumma1

From New Latin, dating back to 1715–25; gum 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of gumma1

C18: from New Latin, from Latin gummi gum 1
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In this period gummata form, or there may be diffuse infiltration of various parts of the body, chronic inflammation and ulceration of the bones, skin and other tissues, nervous diseases, and so on.

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If the block is due to some actual lesion of the bundle of His, such as fibrosis, gumma, or other lesion, then atropin will have no influence to terminate the block.

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A gumma is usually situated on the dorsum and more often towards the centre than at the edges.

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I suspected the development of gummata on the meninges of the brain and cord, and advised him to use the inunction cure, and to remain at home until he should be well.

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Soft or firm elevations, usually large and prominent, and having their seat in the corium and subcutaneous tissue; as, for example, sebaceous tumors, gummata, and the lesions of fibroma.

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