paraffinoma

paraffinoma

 [par″ah-fĭ-no´mah] a chronic granuloma produced by prolonged exposure to paraffin.

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

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

paraffinoma

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