Infiltration and impregnation with paraffin is it the same in tissue processing
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Yes, infiltration and impregnation with paraffin refer to the same process in tissue processing.
This step involves replacing the clearing agent (like xylene) within the tissue with molten paraffin wax. The tissue is immersed in the molten wax, which gradually permeates and fills all the spaces previously occupied by the clearing agent. This makes the tissue firm enough to be sectioned thinly.
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