All biopsy specimens must be placed in a preservative to prevent changes in tissues. The most common preservative is a 10% ________ solution, which is a dilute solution of formaldehyde.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
formalin
The most commonly used preservative for biopsy specimens is 10% formalin.
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