Definition

A facility that stores biological materials, such as sperm or tissues, at very low temperatures to keep them preserved for future use.

Example

The couple decided to use a cryobank to store their sperm for later insemination.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of a cryobank?

Yeah, I read about them in an article recently.

It's fascinating how they preserve tissues and sperm at such low temperatures.

Absolutely! It could really help people with fertility issues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cryobank → It is formed from "cryo-" (from Greek "kryos", meaning cold or frost) and "bank" (from Old Italian "banca", meaning a bench or table, later used to refer to a place where something is stored). The word "cryobank" refers to a facility where biological materials, such as sperm or eggs, are stored at very low temperatures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cold' ('cryo-') where biological materials are 'stored' ('bank') — that's why a cryobank is a place for storing biological materials at low temperatures.

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