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Gummosis Definition & Meaning

gummosis
noun
  1. pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees
  2. disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora

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What does gummosis mean?
pathological production of gummy exudates in citrus and various stone-fruit trees disease of citrus trees caused by the fungus Phytophthora citrophthora
What part of speech is gummosis?
Gummosis is a noun.
How many definitions does gummosis have?
Gummosis has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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