Paraffin

Introduction: Paraffin

Description of Paraffin

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.
Source: MeSH 2007

Paraffin: Related Topics

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Hierarchical classifications of Paraffin

The following list attempts to classify Paraffin into categories where each line is subset of the next.

MeSH 2007 Hierarchy:

• Organic Chemicals
  • Hydrocarbons
    • Paraffin

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