Congelation
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Congelation (pronunciation: /kɒndʒɪˈleɪʃən/) is a term used in medicine to describe the process of freezing or solidifying, particularly in reference to biological tissues or fluids.
Etymology
The term "congelation" is derived from the Latin word "congelatio", which means "freezing". It is composed of the prefix "con-", meaning "together", and "gelatio", meaning "freezing".
Related Terms
- Cryotherapy: A treatment that uses extreme cold produced by liquid nitrogen or argon gas to destroy abnormal tissue.
- Cryosurgery: A type of surgery that involves the use of extreme cold to destroy abnormal tissues, such as tumors.
- Cryopreservation: The process of preserving cells, tissues, or any other biological constructs by cooling them to very low temperatures.
- Freezing point: The temperature at which a liquid turns into a solid when cooled.
- Frostbite: An injury caused by freezing of the skin and underlying tissues.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Congelation
- Wikipedia's article - Congelation
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