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paraffin (medicine)


paraffin
<chemical> 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.

Pharmacological action: anti-inflammatory agent, topical, pharmaceutic aid, sclerosing solutions.

Chemical name: Paraffin waxes and Hydrocarbon waxes