cryonics

[ krahy-on-iks ]
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noun(used with a singular verb)
  1. the deep-freezing of human bodies at death for preservation and possible revival in the future; cryostasis (def. 1).

Origin of cryonics

1
1965–70, Americanism;cryo- + -nics, on the model of bionics, electronics, etc.

Other words from cryonics

  • cry·on·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for cryonics

cryonics

/ (kraɪˈɒnɪks) /


noun
  1. (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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