noun
General Slang
fascinoma
fass-ih-NOH-muh · noun · slang
A fascinating, unusual case or lesion
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A rare or intriguing diagnosis that excites clinicians, styled like a tumour name.
“The whole firm crowded round — genuine fascinoma.”
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fascinoma In A Sentence
The whole firm crowded round — genuine fascinoma.
Origin & Usage
Blend of 'fascinating' and '-oma.'
People Also Ask
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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