General
fascinoma
What does fascinoma mean?
A rare or intriguing diagnosis that excites clinicians, styled like a tumour name.
"The whole firm crowded round — genuine fascinoma."
Origin
Blend of 'fascinating' and '-oma.'
Frequently asked questions
What is a fascinoma?
It's slang for a rare or intriguing case that excites clinicians, styled to sound like a tumour name.
Where does the word come from?
It blends 'fascinating' with the tumour-naming suffix '-oma.'
Is a fascinoma a real disease?
No, it's an affectionate label for any medically fascinating case, not a specific diagnosis.
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