gumma

[ˈɡʊmə]

Definitions

1. noun

A tumour of the blood vessels, especially one of the arteries in the brain caused by high blood pressure.

“The doctor was concerned about the possibility of a gumma developing in his patient’s brain.”

Synonyms

  • aneurysm
  • arteriosclerosis

Antonyms

  • healthy artery
  • normal blood vessel