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cryobiology

American  
[krahy-oh-bahy-ol-uh-jee] / ˌkraɪ oʊ baɪˈɒl ə dʒi /

noun

  1. the study of the effects of very low temperatures on living organisms and biological systems.


cryobiology British  
/ ˌkraɪəʊbaɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the branch of biology concerned with the study of the effects of very low temperatures on organisms

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cryobiology Scientific  
/ krī′ō-bī-ŏlə-jē /
  1. The scientific study of the effects of very low temperatures on living organisms.


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Etymology

Origin of cryobiology

First recorded in 1955–60; cryo- + biology

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"At its core, mechanical engineering requires an understanding of how something -- anything -- works. This project integrates physical chemistry, glass physics, thermomechanics, and cryobiology," said Powell-Palm.

From Science Daily • Apr. 27, 2026

In the near future, look for some market-research survey to come up with these conclusions: To whom will cryobiology appeal most?

From Time Magazine Archive

The unlikelihood of resuscitating a refrigerated body is irrelevant to the philosophy of cryobiology.

From Time Magazine Archive

David Bryan, 22, an expert in cryobiology, has specialized in freezing rats' hearts and achieved a 4.9 grade average out of a possible 5 at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, famed incubator of top scientists.

From Time Magazine Archive

The only relevant question is whether or not cryobiology is marketable.

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