Preservation
Preservation (prɪˌzɜːrˈveɪʃən)
Preservation refers to the act of maintaining, sustaining, or keeping something in its original or existing state. The term is widely used in various fields, including medicine, biology, archaeology, and library science.
Etymology
The term "preservation" originates from the Latin word "praeservare," which means "to keep or guard beforehand."
In Medicine
In medicine, preservation often refers to the process of maintaining the viability of organs, tissues, or cells for transplantation or research. This can be achieved through various methods, such as cryopreservation, which involves the use of extremely low temperatures to preserve living cells and tissues.
Related Terms
- Cryopreservation: The process of preserving cells or whole tissues by cooling them to sub-zero temperatures.
- Fixation (histology): A process in histology that preserves cells and tissues for examination.
- Conservation (ethic): Ethical and philosophical concept that promotes the preservation of resources, including biological ones.
- Biobanking: The process of collecting and preserving biological samples for research purposes.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Preservation
- Wikipedia's article - Preservation
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