Paraffin - ț̢
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.
Synonyms : Parafilm
Paraffin Embedding - ț̢
The infiltrating of tissue specimens with paraffin, as a supporting substance, to prepare for sectioning with a microtome.