Pharmacologic Substance
cryoprotective agent
Subclass of:
Protective Agents
Definitions related to cryoprotective agents:
  • (cryoprotectant) Agent added to prevent cell damage during freeze-drying. (Adapted from Medicinescomplete)
    U.S. FDA Glossary
    U.S. Food & Drug Administration, 2021
  • A substance that is used to protect from the effects of freezing, largely by preventing large ice crystals from forming.
    NCI Thesaurus
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • Substances that provide protection against the harmful effects of low or freezing temperatures.
    CRISP Thesaurus
    National Institutes of Health, 2006
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