Etymology

cryosectioning

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Today it means: The sectioning of a sample at low temperatures; normally following treatment with polyethylene glycol (to remove most water) and freezing Full definition →

English sectioning ← Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
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  1. Ancient Greekκρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)
  2. Englishcryo-
  3. Englishsectioning
  4. English todaycryosectioning

From cryo- + sectioning.

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