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The sectioning of a sample at low temperatures; normally following treatment with polyethylene glycol (to remove most water) and freezing
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable, usually
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek κρῠ́ος (krŭ́os)lbor. English cryo- English sectioning English cryosectioning From cryo- + sectioning.
