Concept information
Preferred term
Paraffin
Type
-
Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Parafilm
Scope note
- 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.
History note
- was in Cat D only 1963-82
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D010232
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