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This document discusses the key steps in histopathological tissue processing techniques, which include fixation, dehydration, clearing, embedding, section cutting, and staining of tissue samples. The most common fixative used is 10% buffered formaldehyde solution, as it adequately fixes tissues up to 5mm in thickness within 24-48 hours. After fixation, tissues undergo dehydration using increasing concentrations of ethanol or acetone to remove water. Clearing agents like benzene or cedar wood oil are then us

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