cryo
Prefix meaning freezing
Cryo is a combining form meaning cold or freezing, from Greek.
It appears in scientific terms like cryogenics (the study of extremely low temperatures), cryotherapy (treatment using cold), and cryonics (preserving bodies by freezing).
In casual use, cryo often stands alone as shorthand for cryotherapy or cryogenic freezing: I'm doing cryo for my back pain.
Extremely and intensely cold
frozen · subzero · icy · chilled · freezing · frosty · bitter · gelid
Study of low-temperature life effects
- superconductivityLossless current flow phenomenon
- superfluidityQuantum state, zero viscosity
- thermodynamicsScience of heat-energy relationships
- cryosphereEarth's frozen water systems
Transformation into glass
- biobankingSystematic storage of biological specimens
- cryoprotectantSubstance preventing ice damage
- thawingFrozen matter liquefying
- rewarmingHeating something again
Restoration of life
- revivalReturn after decline
- vitrifiedTransformed into glass
- patient-careMedical treatment services
- standbyReady substitute awaiting use
Carbon-based freezing compound
- Futurama
- Idiocracy
- sci-fiFuturistic fiction, abbreviated
- hibernaculumDormant animal's seasonal shelter
frigid
Extremely and intensely cold
wintry · frozen · subzero · icy · chilled · freezing · frosty · bitter · gelid · supercooled
cryobiology
Study of low-temperature life effects
- superconductivityLossless current flow phenomenon
- superfluidityQuantum state, zero viscosity
- thermodynamicsScience of heat-energy relationships
vitrification
Transformation into glass
- biobankingSystematic storage of biological specimens
- cryoprotectantSubstance preventing ice damage
- thawingFrozen matter liquefying
reanimation
Restoration of life
- revivalReturn after decline
- vitrifiedTransformed into glass
- patient-careMedical treatment services
carbonite
Carbon-based freezing compound
- sci-fiFuturistic fiction, abbreviated
- hibernaculumDormant animal's seasonal shelter
inflammation
Protective tissue response
- wellnessOverall state of health
- muscle recoveryfoam roller, ice bath, massage, rest day, active recovery
cryothermotherapy
Treating conditions with warmth
hyperthermia · pasteurization · cauterization · incineration · combustion
cryothermo
Combining form for heat
pyro · pasteurization · sterilization · combustion · incineration
- cryogenic processesTechniques using extreme cold
- cryogenic chamberEnclosure for extreme cold
- cryo sleepFrozen suspended animation
- cryogenic storagePreservation at extremely low temperatures
- cryo chamberUltra-cold preservation container
- cryo podFrozen suspension capsule
cryogenics, cryostat, cryotherapy, cryonics, cryogenic, cryosurgery, cryopreservation, cryogen, cryobank