Definition

To keep cells or tissues safe by freezing them at very low temperatures.

Example

Scientists use special techniques to cryopreserve stem cells for future research.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know they can cryopreserve blood samples for research?

Really? That sounds interesting! How does it work?

They freeze the samples at super low temperatures to keep them intact.

Wow, that's amazing! I had no idea science could do that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cryopreserve → It is formed from "cryo-" (from Greek "kryos", meaning cold) and "preserve" (from Latin "praeservare", meaning to keep safe or guard). The word "cryopreserve" means to keep something safe by using cold temperatures, typically to preserve biological samples.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cold' ('cryo-') being used to 'keep safe' ('preserve') something, which is why cryopreserve means to preserve by freezing.

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