cryogenic
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cryo·gen·ic

adjective \ˌkrī-ə-ˈje-nik\

Definition of CRYOGENIC

1
a : of or relating to the production of very low temperatures
b : being or relating to very low temperatures
2
a : requiring or involving the use of a cryogenic temperature
b : requiring cryogenic storage
c : suitable for storage of a cryogenic substance
cryo·gen·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

First Known Use of CRYOGENIC

1896

cryo·gen·ic

adjective \ˌkrī-ə-ˈjen-ik\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of CRYOGENIC

1
a : of or relating to the production of very low temperatures b : being or relating to very low temperatures
2
: requiring or involving the use of a cryogenic temperature <cryogenic surgery> <cryogenic arterial thrombolysis>
cryo·gen·i·cal·ly \-i-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

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