gummatous

Meanings

• adjective

  A term used in pathology to describe a granular or tumor-like growth, often associated with chronic inflammation.

  - "The patient was diagnosed with a gummatous lesion on the liver."
  - "The doctor suspected the presence of gummatous tissue in the patient's biopsy sample."

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Variants

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gumma , gummas , gummata , gummatous

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'gumma,' meaning 'mucus' or 'resin,' due to the sticky, granular nature of the growths.

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Trivia

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1. Gummatous lesions can occur in various organs, including the liver, lungs, and kidneys.

2. The term 'gumma' is also used in botany to describe a type of resinous deposit found on the bark of certain trees.

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Related Concepts

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1. granuloma: A localized inflammatory response characterized by the formation of a granuloma, which may be gummatous in nature.

2. chronic inflammation: A long-term response of body tissues to injury or infection, characterized by the presence of inflammatory cells and the production of various inflammatory mediators.

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How to Memorize "gummatous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sticky, granular growth in the body, resembling a tumor or clump of mucus.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gummatous' with the idea of a chronic, sticky inflammation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gumma's Granules' to remember the meaning of 'gummatous'.

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