cryoprotectant

cryoprotectant definition - medical

cry·o·pro·tec·tant (krīˌō-prə-təkˈtənt)

noun
A substance used to protect cells or tissues from damage during freezing.

Related Forms:

  • cryˌo·pro·tecˈtant adjective

Related Forms:

  • cryˌo·pro·tecˈtive adjective

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