English Explanatory Dictionary

paraffinize

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To embed a tissue sample in paraffin wax prior to microtoming.

Word forms

paraffinize paraffinizes paraffinizing paraffinized

Etymology

From paraffin + -ize.

Related words

deparaffinize deparaffinization paraffinization

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