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Paraffin

Paraffin Medical Condition Defined & Explained
Paraffin Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Paraffin?

A mixture of solid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It has a wide range of uses including as a stiffening agent in ointments, as a lubricant, and as a topical anti-inflammatory. It is also commonly used as an embedding material in histology.

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