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cryoprotective, a.|ˌkraɪəʊprəˈtɛktɪv|
[f. cryo- + protective a.]
Giving protection against damage, esp. to biological material, caused by freezing temperatures.
1967Cryobiology III. 337/1 Cryoprotective agents could stabilize macromolecules during freezing. 1971McGraw-Hill Yearbk. Sci. & Technol. 106 Glycerol and some other cryoprotective agents allow long frozen storage of bull's sperm for artificial insemination and tissues like cornea for surgical repair of damaged eyes. 1973Nature 15 June 371/1 The eggs were then frozen to -196°C with dimethylsulphoxide, a cryoprotective (antifreeze) agent, replacing some of the water in the embryo cells to prevent ice forming within them. 1980N.Y. Times 20 July vi. 52/4 At room temperature, a cryoprotective agent is added to the 8- or 16-cell embryo, in its vial of culture medium. |