noun gummosis The copious production and exudation of gum by a diseased or damaged tree, especially as a symptom of a disease of fruit trees. 1
noun gummosis The formation of patches of a gummy substance on the surface of certain plants, particularly fruit trees, caused by sap oozing from wounds or cankers. 0
noun gummosis the abnormal production of excessive gum in certain trees, esp fruit trees, as a result of wounding, infection, adverse weather conditions, severe pruning, etc 0
noun gummosis the giving off of gummy substances as a result of cell degeneration: a characteristic of certain plant diseases, esp. of stone fruits 0
