cryo-

American  

1. a combining form meaning “icy cold,” “frost,” used in the formation of compound words.

   cryogenics.

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cryo- British  

combining form

1. indicating low temperature; frost, cold, or freezing

   cryogenics

   cryosurgery

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Usage

What does cryo- mean? Cryo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “icy cold," "frost.” It is often used in medical and scientific terms.Cryo- comes from the Greek krýos, meaning “ice cold” or "frost." Can you guess what cryology is? The study of snow and ice. Related to cryo- is the combining form crymo-, as in crymotherapy.

Etymology

Origin of cryo-

Combining form representing Greek krýos

Example Sentences

This is the logic behind ice facials, cryo globes and refrigerated sheet masks but Tina says you don't need a dramatic ice plunge to get the benefit as a chilled compress or even a splash of cold water can do the job.

From BBC

Cryo was used for treating mild blood clotting conditions.

From BBC

Their usual treatment was cryo.

From BBC

"Until we were given concentrates it would be once a month you'd have a little nose bleed, and you'd go up and have cryo and that was that."

From BBC

IVF Cryo and ReproTech, however, have both announced that they would continue to service the state.

From New York Times