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cryogenic

IPA: //kraɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk//

KK: /kraɪəʊˈdʒɛnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to very low temperatures, often used in scientific contexts for storing materials or conducting experiments.

Example: Cryogenic technology is essential for preserving biological samples.

cryogenically

IPA: /kraɪəˈdʒɛnɪkli/

KK: /kraɪəˈdʒɛnɪkli/

adverb

Definition: In a manner that involves very low temperatures, close to absolute zero.

Example: The samples were preserved cryogenically to maintain their integrity.

cryogenics

IPA: //kraɪəˈdʒɛnɪks//

KK: /kraɪəˈdʒɛnɪks/

noun

Definition: The science that deals with the production and effects of very low temperatures.

Example: Cryogenics is used in various fields, including medicine and space exploration.

cryonic

IPA: /kraɪˈɒnɪk/

KK: /kraɪˈɒnɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the practice of preserving individuals at very low temperatures after death, with the hope of future revival.

Example: The scientists are researching cryonic methods to preserve human bodies for potential future resuscitation.

cryonics

IPA: /kraɪˈɒnɪks/

KK: /kraɪˈɒnɪks/

noun

Definition: The method of freezing and preserving a deceased person's body to stop decay, with the hope that future medical advancements may allow for revival.

Example: Many people are considering cryonics as a way to potentially return to life in the future.

cryopreserve

IPA: //ˌkraɪoʊprɪˈzɜrv//

KK: /kraɪoʊprɪˈzɜrv/

verb

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.

cryopreserved

IPA: //ˌkraɪoʊprɪˈzɜːrvd//

KK: /ˈkraɪoʊprɪˌzɜrvd/

adjective

Definition: Kept in a very cold state to prevent decay or damage, often used for biological materials like cells or tissues.

Example: The stem cells were cryopreserved to ensure their viability for future research.

verb

Definition: To preserve biological material by cooling it to very low temperatures, which stops all biological activity and prevents decay.

Example: The scientists cryopreserved the stem cells for future research.

cryopreserving

IPA: //ˌkraɪoʊprɪˈzɜrvɪŋ//

KK: /kraɪoʊprɪˈzɜrvɪŋ/

noun

Definition: The process of preserving cells, tissues, or any biological constructs by cooling them to very low temperatures to stop all biological activity.

Example: Cryopreserving stem cells can help in future medical treatments.

verb

Definition: To preserve cells, tissues, or other biological samples by cooling them to very low temperatures to stop all biological activity and prevent damage.

Example: Scientists are cryopreserving stem cells for future research.

cryosurgeon

IPA: /ˈkraɪoʊˌsɜrdʒən/

KK: /ˈkraɪoʊˌsɜrdʒən/

noun

Definition: A medical professional who uses extreme cold to treat diseases or injuries, often by freezing tissue.

Example: The cryosurgeon successfully removed the tumor using freezing techniques.

cryosurgery

IPA: //ˈkraɪoʊˌsɜːrdʒəri//

KK: /ˈkraɪoʊˌsɜrʤəri/

noun

Definition: A medical procedure that uses extreme cold to destroy or remove abnormal tissues, such as tumors or warts, often by applying liquid nitrogen.

Example: The doctor recommended cryosurgery to treat the skin lesion effectively.

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