describing substances or measures that protect living tissue or organisms from damage caused by freezing.
From Greek 'kryos' (cold) + 'protective' (providing protection), a modern scientific term for compounds that prevent ice crystal formation in cells.
Cryoprotective agents like glycerol or DMSO are used in cell banking and cryonics because they prevent ice crystals from forming inside cells—instead of frozen solid, cells stay in a glass-like state that preserves them perfectly.
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