What does "paraffinoma" mean?

Sclerosing lipogranuloma, a skin condition characterized by a granulomatous and fibrotic reaction that occurs in the subcutaneous fat from the injection of silicone or mineral oils.

Paraffinoma

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Sclerosing lipogranuloma, a skin condition characterized by a granulomatous and fibrotic reaction that occurs in the subcutaneous fat from the injection of silicone or mineral oils.

Etymology

From paraffin + -oma.

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mineral oil

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