Skip to content A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z cryodissect To dissect at low temperatures cryodissection A dissection carried out at low temperatures cryodistillation Synonym of freeze distillation. cryoelectrogenic electrogenic at low temperatures cryoelectron Used attributively in such terms such as cryoelectronics and cryo-electron microscopy. cryoelectronic Involving, or pertaining to, cryoelectronics. cryoelectronics the study, design and manufacture of electronic components that function at low temperatures; especially those that employ superconductivity cryoembed To embed at low temperatures cryoembedding embedding (of biological tissue) at low temperatures cryoenergy energy produced or transmitted at low temperatures cryoengineering cryogenic engineering cryoenvironment A cryogenic environment cryoenzymological Relating to cryoenzymology. cryoenzymology The study of enzymology at subzero temperatures. cryoetch To etch at low temperatures cryoetching An etching made at low temperature cryoexposure exposure to low temperatures (especially to freezing) cryoextraction The pressing of frozen grapes as part of the manufacture of a form of ice wine cryoextractor A surgical device used in cryoextraction. cryofacial A facial skin treatment in which a person's skin is rapidly cooled using liquid nitrogen. cryofacility A cryogenic facility. cryofibrinogen An abnormal complex of fibrinogen with other proteins, obtained via precipitation at low temperatures. cryofibrinogenaemia The presence of cryofibrinogen in the blood. cryofiltration The process of separating plasma from blood, chilling it, and filtering it before returning it to the patient's body. cryofix To freeze cryogenically cryofixation The freezing of a specimen, typically by immersion in liquid nitrogen, in order to fix it cryofixative A fixative used in cryofixation cryofixed Subject to cryofixation cryofluid Any cryogenic fluid (typically liquid nitrogen or liquid helium) cryofluorane 1,2-dichlorotetrafluoroethane, a chlorofluorocarbon used mainly as a refrigerant. cryofluorescence fluorescence at low temperatures (typically in cryo-electron microscopy) cryofocus To trap or detain gaseous compounds in a cryotrap. cryofocusing The trapping of materials by use of a cryotrap. cryofracture fracture caused by the stresses of water freezing to become ice cryofracturing fracturing by means of freezing. cryofreeze cryogenic freezing cryofreezing Cryogenic freezing. cryofrozen frozen by means of cryonics cryogel A gel formed at low temperatures cryogelation The formation of a cryogel cryogen A cryogenic liquid (that boils below about -160°C) used as a refrigerant. cryogenesis The combination of thermophysical, physiochemical, physiomechanical processes occurring in freezing and thawing earth materials. Cryogenian Of a geologic period within the Neoproterozoic era from about 850 to 600 million years ago. cryogenic Of, relating to, or performed at low temperatures. cryogenically Carried out at very low temperatures, near absolute zero. cryogenicist One who works in cryogenics. cryogenics The science and technology of the production of very low temperatures. cryogenine A biphenylquinolizidine lactone alkaloid, obtained from sinicuichi, with antiinflammatory activity similar to that of aspirin. cryogenized Treated with a cryogen cryogeny cryogenics cryoglobulin A protein that becomes insoluble at low temperatures. cryoglobulinemia A medical condition in which the blood contains an excess of cryoglobulins. cryoglobulinemic Exhibiting or relating to cryoglobulinemia. cryoglove A type of glove that protects the wearer when touching extremely cold materials. cryogrind To freeze organic materials to the point of brittleness and then grind them into a fine powder. cryogrinder A cryogenic grinder cryogrinding The action of freezing organic materials to the point of brittleness and then grinding them into a powder. cryogun A cryogenically-cooled electron gun cryoholder A holder designed to be used at very low temperatures cryohomogenize To homogenize at low temperature cryohomogenized homogenized at low temperature cryohydrate Any salt that forms crystals containing water of crystallization only at low temperatures cryohydric Describing the eutectic point of a solution of salt in water. cryohydrocytosis A form of hydrocytosis in which cells exhibit increased cation permeability at low temperatures. cryohypophysectomy cryogenic destruction of the hypophysis cryoimmobilization The stabilization of biological material by freezing cryoimmobilized immobilized by freezing cryoimmune Relating to an immune response triggered by low temperature (especially by freezing) cryoimmunocytochemistry immunocytochemistry at low temperatures cryoimmunolabeling immunolabeling at low temperature cryoimmunological Relating to low-temperature immunology cryoimmunology low-temperature immunology cryoinfarcted infarcted as a result of low temperature cryoinfarction infarction caused by low temperature cryoinjured Exhibiting cryoinjury. cryoinjury An injury caused by low temperature cryokarst Synonym of glaciokarst. cryokarstic Relating to a cryokarst. cryokinesis The psychic ability to control and create ice and cold temperatures. cryokinetic Relating to cryokinetics. cryokinetics A form of physiotherapy combining cold therapy and exercise. cryolathe A device used for freezing and grinding human corneal tissue into different refractive powers. cryolava Ice-volcanic melt which has erupted from a cryovolcano. cryolesion A lesion (such as frostbite) caused by low temperature cryolesioned injured by a cryolesion cryolife Life in a cryogenic environment. cryolipolysis A noninvasive technique for removing fat through subcutaneous application of cold. cryolite The mineral sodium hexafluoroaluminate (Na₃AlF₆). cryolithionite An isometric-hexoctahedral mineral containing aluminum, fluorine, lithium, and sodium. cryolithozone The rocky part of the cryosphere cryolitic Of or pertaining to cryolite. cryoll A kind of mollisol found in cold climates. cryologic Of or relating to cryology. cryological Of or relating to cryology. cryologically By means of, or with reference to cryology. cryologist A person who studies cryology. cryology The study of snow and ice. cryoloop A loop of tubing filled with a circulating body of cryogenic fluid cryolophosaur Any theropod of the genus Cryolophosaurus cryolysate The material formed by cryolysis cryolysis cryogenic destruction cryomacerated Having undergone cryomaceration. cryomaceration A winemaking technique in which the crushed grapes are held at sub-zero temperatures in order to weaken the cellular structures in grape skins via ice crystals. This is done prior to fermentation in order to allow for more critical compound extraction leading to increased stability and flavour development. cryomacroscope A macroscope designed to operate at low temperatures cryomacroscopic Relating to cryomacroscopy cryomacroscopy macroscopy at low temperatures cryomagma Collectively, substances such as water, ammonia or methane that are found within some planets and are expelled by cryovolcanoes. cryomagmatic Of or relating to cryomagma. cryomagnetic Of or pertaining to cryomagnetism or to cryomagnets (that operate at low temperature) cryomedicine cryogenic medicine cryomedium A medium (typically a liquid) within which samples are frozen, typically for long-term storage cryometer A thermometer used at very low temperatures. cryometric Of or relating to cryometry, or measured using a cryometer. cryometry The measurement of very low temperatures; the body of science and technology that facilitates it. cryomicrobiology The study of microorganisms under low temperatures. cryomicrodissection microdissection at low temperatures cryomicrograph A micrograph obtained at low temperature cryomicroscope A microscope that operates at low temperatures cryomicroscopic Pertaining to cryomicroscopy. cryomicroscopy microscopy carried out at low temperatures cryomicrotome A cryoscopic microtome cryomicrotomy microtomy at low temperatures cryomill To mill (grind) at low temperatures cryomilled milled (ground) at low temperatures cryomilling milling (grinding) at a low temperature cryomodulator A device in a gas chromatograph that isolates each fraction for subsequent analysis cryomodule A supercooled section of a linac (linear particle accelerator). cryomold A shallow plastic contained used for freezing tissue samples Cryon A locality in the Walgett council area, northern New South Wales, Australia. cryonaut One whose body is preserved by cryonics. cryonecrosis Necrosis caused by extreme cold, whether as trauma (in frostbite) or as a method of cryoablation in research or in cryosurgery. cryonecrotic Of or relating to cryonecrosis. cryoneedle A needle used in cryosurgery to apply cold to a small part cryoneurolysis Pain relief by the temporary freezing of a nerve. cryonic Of or pertaining to cryonics. cryonically By means of cryonics. cryonicist One who works in the field of cryonics. cryonics The cryopreservation of a person with medical needs that cannot be met by available medicine until resuscitation and healing by future medicine is possible. cryonotothenioid Any notothenioid that inhabits very cold water cryopathy Any morbid condition caused by coldness cryopedogenic Causing (or caused by?) cryopedoturbation cryopedologic Relating to cryopedology. cryopedological Relating to cryopedology. cryopedologist One who studies cryopedology. cryopedology The study of frozen ground. cryopedoturbation Synonym of cryoturbation. cryopeg A layer of unfrozen ground that is perennially cryotic. cryopelagic Of cold, deep oceanic waters. cryopexy The use of a freezing probe to correct retinal detachment cryophile an organism that thrives at low temperatures