Cryomedicine
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Cryomedicine may refer to
- Cryobiology : A scientific discipline that study the effect of low temperature on living things. In practice often involve cryopreservation of cells, tissues, gametes, and embryo.
- Cryotherapy : Use of low temperatures (including use of extreme cold like -196 degree celsius) in medical therapy.
- Cryosurgery : Use of extreme cold in surgery to destroy abnormal or diseased tissue.