paraffinization

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noun

The embedding of a tissue sample in paraffin wax prior to microtoming

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Meanings

nounparaffinization (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe embedding of a tissue sample in paraffin wax prior to microtoming

Origin

From paraffin + -ization.

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APA

paraffinization. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paraffinization

MLA

“paraffinization.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paraffinization. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “paraffinization,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/paraffinization.

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