1. relating to or involving the preservation of a dead body at extremely low temperatures with the hope of reviving it in the future
Usage: technical; often used in the context of cryonics, a speculative practice

Examples

• The cryonic preservation facility stores bodies in liquid nitrogen.
• Some people have expressed interest in cryonic suspension after death.
• Cryonic technology remains largely experimental and unproven.
• The company offers cryonic services to clients who wish to be preserved.
• Cryonic procedures are extremely expensive and not widely accepted by the medical community.