paraffinoma means 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. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 89 out of 100.
Etymology
From paraffin + -oma.
noun
- 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.