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Cryopreservation at Medical Drugs Glossary

What is Cryopreservation? A process for storing biological material at very low temperatures for lengthy periods of time. Mixed solvents containing glycerol and dimethyl sulfoxide are used to protect cells from ice crystal formation.

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