noun
- plural of gumma; soft tumor-like growths that occur in the late stage of syphilis
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient developed gummata on his skin during the tertiary stage of syphilis.
- Gummata can appear in various organs including the liver and bones.
- Historical medical texts describe gummata as characteristic lesions of late syphilis.
- The doctor explained that gummata are destructive inflammatory lesions.
- Treatment with antibiotics can prevent the formation of gummata.
- Gummata were commonly observed before the widespread use of penicillin.