cryonics

[krahy-on-iks]

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noun (used with a singular verb)

the deep-freezing of human bodies at death for preservation and possible revival in the future; cryostasis(def 1).

Origin of cryonics

1965–70, Americanism; cryo- + -nics, on the model of bionics, electronics, etc.

Related formscry·on·ic, adjective

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Related Words for cryonics

suspension, cryonics, freeze-drying

Examples from the Web for cryonics

Contemporary Examples of cryonics

Ira Glass came to me over a year ago with a project first reported on This American Life about the first cryonics freezing.
Errol Morris’ Sensational ‘Tabloid’ Doc
Marlow Stern
July 16, 2011

British Dictionary definitions for cryonics

cryonics

noun

(functioning as singular) the practice of freezing a human corpse in the hope of restoring it to life in the future

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