1. to preserve (cells, tissues, or biological material) by freezing at extremely low temperatures, typically for long-term storage
Usage: technical; scientific

Examples

• The laboratory cryopreserves sperm samples for future fertility treatments.
• Scientists cryopreserves embryos in liquid nitrogen to maintain their viability.
• The facility cryopreserves rare plant seeds to protect endangered species.
• Researchers cryopreserves blood cells at -196°C for extended storage.
• The biobank cryopreserves tissue samples from thousands of patients for medical research.