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.