n. pl. gum·mas or gum·ma·ta (gŭmə-tə) 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. |
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