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Cryoinjury

Meaning

Cellular or tissue damage resulting directly from exposure to freezing temperatures or the processes involved in cryopreservation and thawing protocols. This injury manifests through osmotic stress intracellular ice formation or chilling injury ultimately compromising membrane integrity and cellular viability especially relevant in the context of reproductive cell handling. Recognizing the markers of cryoinjury is crucial for quality assessment in assisted reproduction.