What does gumma mean?
A gumma is a type of granulomatous lesion that occurs in the skin or other tissues, often associated with syphilis. It is a firm, painless, and usually solitary nodule.
Example
"The doctor examined the patient's gumma, which had been growing on her arm for several weeks."
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