cryopreservation

[ krahy-oh-prez-er-vey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the storage of blood or living tissues at extremely cold temperatures, often -196 degrees Celsius.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cryopreservation¹

1972; cryo- + preservation

Example Sentences

Not only can this technology be used in genetic experiments, but it can also help to preserve endangered species through cryopreservation, a preservation technique conducted at ultra-low temperatures.

From Science Daily

"You can use this robot to inject nanoparticles into cells and tissues that helps in cryopreservation and in the process of rewarming afterwards," Kodandaramaiah explained.

From Science Daily

New estimates suggest that for most healthy women under the age of 40, ovarian cryopreservation could delay menopause by decades.

From Salon

In the process of ovarian tissue cryopreservation, doctors like Oktay remove that top layer, freeze it and store them for future use.

From Salon

Ovarian cryopreservation has become an effective option for women who have cancer when treatments, like chemotherapy, negatively impact the ovaries and can cause them to stop releasing eggs and estrogen.

From Salon