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noun
A deep sleep during which the body is stored at very cold temperature, to preserve it; cryogenic sleep.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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Synonyms: cryo, cryopreservation, cryosleep
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To experience deep sleep whilst the body is stored at a very cold temperature; to engage in cryogenic sleep.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: cryopreserve
Antonyms: none provided
History
From cold + sleep.
