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gumma

/ˈɡʌm.ə/

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noun

/ˈɡʌm.ə/C2formalmedical
  • ruНебольшая резиноподобная гранулема, характерная для поздней стадии сифилиса.

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

  1. Syphilitic granulomaC2formalmedical

    A small, rubbery, tumor-like growth that is a characteristic lesion of tertiary syphilis.

    ruГумма

    • The patient presented with a gumma on the skin of his leg.
    • Gummas can form in various organs, including the liver and bones.
    • Treatment with antibiotics can cause a gumma to shrink and heal.
Forms
  • gummas plural form
  • gummata plural form
  • gummas' possessive plural form
  • gummata's possessive plural form
  • gumma's possessive singular form