adjective
- of, relating to, or characterized by gummas (soft tumor-like lesions, especially those caused by tertiary syphilis)
Usage: medical; pathology
Examples
- The patient presented with gummatous lesions on the skin.
- Gummatous syphilis can affect multiple organs if left untreated.
- The physician identified gummatous tissue during the examination.
- Advanced tertiary syphilis may produce gummatous nodules.
- Gummatous manifestations require prompt antibiotic therapy.