verb
- preserving biological material (such as cells, tissues, or organs) at extremely low temperatures, typically below −150°C, to maintain viability for future use
Usage: technical; scientific; present participle of cryopreserve
Examples
- The laboratory is cryopreserving sperm samples for fertility treatments.
- Scientists are cryopreserving embryos to extend reproductive options for patients.
- Cryopreserving blood stem cells allows researchers to study them later.
- The hospital developed new protocols for cryopreserving organ tissue.
- Cryopreserving genetic material is essential for conservation programs.
- Researchers have been cryopreserving coral samples to combat climate change effects.