The word "circumgemmal" is a rare and complex term that refers to something surrounding or encircling a gemstone. The phonetic transcription of this word is /sɜːkəmˈdʒɛməl/, which can help to understand the spelling. The "circum" prefix means around or encircling, and the "gem" root refers to a precious stone. The additional "al" ending denotes the adjective form. While this word may not be commonly used, its intricacy showcases the beauty and specificity of the English language.
Surrounding a bud-like or bulb-like body, noting especially a mode of nerve termination by fibrils surrounding an end-bulb.
A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.