gumma

n., pl., gum·mas, or gum·ma·ta (gŭm'ə-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.]

gummatous gum'ma·tous adj.

(gŭm'ə)
n., pl. gum·mas or gum·ma·ta (gŭm'ə-tə).

A small, rubbery granuloma having a necrotic center and an inflamed, fibrous capsule. It is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis. Also called syphiloma.

gum'ma·tous adj.

A soft, gummy tumor.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a small rubbery granuloma that is characteristic of an advanced stage of syphilis

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