paraffinoma

paraffinoma

 [par″ah-fĭ-no´mah]

a chronic granuloma produced by prolonged exposure to paraffin.

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par·af·fi·no·ma

(par'ă-fi-nō'mă),

A tumefaction, usually a granuloma, caused by the prosthetic or therapeutic injection of paraffin into the tissues; sometimes used with reference to similar lesions resulting from the injection of any oil, wax, or the like.
See also: lipogranuloma.

Synonym(s): paraffin tumor

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par·af·fi·no·ma

(par'ă-fi-nō'mă)

A tumefaction, usually a granuloma, caused by the prosthetic or therapeutic injection of paraffin into the tissues.
See also: lipogranuloma

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paraffinoma

A tumour-like swelling caused by an inflammatory reaction to prolonged exposure to paraffin, including liquid paraffin.

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