verb
- 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.