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Cryopreservation

Meaning

Cryopreservation is the specialized clinical process of cooling and storing viable cells, tissues, or organs at extremely low temperatures, typically achieved using liquid nitrogen, to maintain their viability for extended periods. This technique effectively halts all metabolic activity and prevents cellular degradation, essentially pausing the biological clock indefinitely. Within the domain of hormonal health, it is fundamentally important for fertility preservation, such such as oocyte or sperm banking.