Definition

Relating to the study of the effects of low temperatures on living organisms and biological systems.

Example

Cryobiological research is essential for understanding how cells survive freezing temperatures.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new cryobiological research facility opening downtown?

Yeah, I read something about it! That's really fascinating.

I wonder what kind of experiments they'll conduct in the cryobiological field.

Probably some cool stuff about preserving cells or tissues.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cryobiological → It is formed from "cryo-" (from Greek "kryos", meaning cold) and "biological" (from Greek "bios", meaning life, and "logia", meaning study). The word refers to the study of life at low temperatures, particularly in relation to biological processes.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cold' ('cryo-') and the study of 'life' ('bios') — cryobiological relates to studying how life functions in cold conditions.

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