| cryosurgery |
use of probes to flash-freeze and kill diseased tissue. Sometimes used to treat prostate or other cancers.
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| cryobank |
A place where tissues (ie, sperm, oocytes, embryos) are stored in the frozen state.
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| cryopreservation |
The process of freezing (in liquid nitrogen) and storing eggs, sperm, and embryos for future use.
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| cryopreservation |
A technique used to keep frozen cells intact and functional for many years. Blood or marrow cells, including stem cells, can be stored for very long periods and remain functional if they are suspended in a fluid that contains a chemical that prevents cellular injury during freezing or thawing. This chemical is referred to as a cryoprotective agent. Glycerol is one of the most commonly used of such chemicals. ...
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| cryosurgery |
a surgery technique that uses liquid nitrogen to freeze the skin.
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