A receptacle for heated wax and mineral oil that is used to reduce pain, muscle spasms, and stiffness in patients with arthritis is a(n) ________ bath. 

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


paraffin
A patient with arthritis or a similar disorder dips the affected area into the mixture repeatedly until it is covered with a thick coat of wax. The wax is peeled off after 30 minutes.

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