- gummatous
- adjective see gumma
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
gummatous
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Gummatous — The classic lesion is the gumma, a granulomatous lesion thought to be caused by reaction to spirochaete in the tissue. Usually found on the face, trunk or extremities, although any organ can be affected.A firm, necrotic center surrounded by… … Wikipedia
gummatous — See gumma. * * * … Universalium
gummatous — gum·ma·tous (gumґə təs) pertaining to or characterized by a gumma … Medical dictionary
gummatous — adj. pertaining to a gumma, resembling a gumma (type of tumor generally caused by syphilis) … English contemporary dictionary
gummatous — gum·ma·tous … English syllables
gummatous — /ˈgʌmətəs/ (say gumuhtuhs) adjective 1. of the nature of or resembling a gumma. 2. relating to a gumma …
gummatous — adjective see gumma … Useful english dictionary
gummatous meningitis — meningitis during the tertiary stage of syphilis in which there are many small gummata in the membranes … Medical dictionary
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