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Paraffin
Medical Definition: | 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. | |
Guide Notes: | D25-26 qualif | |
Also Called: | Parafilm | |
CAS Type 1 Name: | CAS Number: | 8002-74-2 |
Paraffin Medical Definitions and Terms
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