Definition

A scientist who studies the effects of low temperatures on living organisms and biological systems.

Example

The cryobiologist conducted experiments to understand how cells survive freezing temperatures.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new cryobiologist who just published a paper?

No, I haven't! What did they discover?

They found a way to preserve cells at super low temperatures.

That's fascinating! It could really change medical research.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cryobiologist → It is formed from "cryo-" (from Greek "kryos", meaning cold) and "biologist" (from Greek "bios", meaning life, and "-logist", meaning one who studies). The word refers to a scientist who studies the effects of low temperatures on living organisms.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cold' ('cryo-') and 'life' ('bios') to remember that a cryobiologist studies how cold affects living things.

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