cryopreserves
Freezes for later
Cryopreserves means preserves biological material by cooling it to extremely low temperatures, typically using liquid nitrogen.
The process suspends cellular activity without destroying the tissue: The clinic cryopreserves embryos for future implantation.
Sperm, eggs, blood, and even whole organs can be cryopreserved for later use.
Cryogenic form of air's main component
- subzeroBelow the freezing point
- freezingExtremely cold
- frozenSolidified by extreme cold
- iceWater's solid form
frost · chill · freezer · cryotank · cryogenic · deep freeze
Transformation into glass
- cryoprotectantSubstance preventing ice damage
- cryobiologyStudy of low-temperature life effects
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
- cryogenicsUltralow temperature science
antifreeze · cloning · tissue · embryo · sperm · ova · stem cells · organ
Secure storage chamber
- repositoryPlace for storing things
- biobankStored biological samples collection
- archiveStored historical records
- safekeepingProtective care of possessions
preservation · conservation · stockpile · depository · cache · sperm bank · seed vault · egg bank
Maintaining something's condition
- perpetuationMaking something endure
- prolongationAct of extending duration
- continuationAct of proceeding further
- viabilityCapacity to succeed
stabilization · retention · durability · suspended animation · timelessness
liquid nitrogen
Cryogenic form of air's main component
ice · frost · chill · freezer · cryotank · cryogenic · deep freeze
vitrification
Transformation into glass
- cryoprotectantSubstance preventing ice damage
- cryobiologyStudy of low-temperature life effects
- glycerolTrihydric alcohol, viscous, sweet
cryogenics · antifreeze · cloning · tissue · embryo · sperm · ova · stem cells · organ · cell line
vault
Secure storage chamber
- repositoryPlace for storing things
- biobankStored biological samples collection
- archiveStored historical records
safekeeping · preservation · conservation · stockpile · depository · cache · sperm bank · seed vault · egg bank
preservation
Maintaining something's condition
- perpetuationMaking something endure
- prolongationAct of extending duration
- continuationAct of proceeding further
viability · stabilization · retention · durability · suspended animation · timelessness
cryopreservespasteurizes
Heat-treats for safety
incubates · cooks · autoclaves · dehydrates · freeze-dries
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