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: lipogranuloma. ... Synonym: paraffin tumour. ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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(par″ә-fin-o´mә) a chronic granuloma produced by prolonged exposure to paraffin.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: par′ă-fi-nō′mă Definitions: 1. 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. Synonyms: paraffin tumor
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