Definitions
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- noun biology The
freezing of a specimen byimmersion inliquid nitrogen
Etymologies
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cryo- + fixation
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Examples
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As a consequence, the time spent between the last LM image and cryofixation of cells was longer (8 seconds) than what can be achieved without this step (5 seconds).
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Two options have been used to date: chemical fixation and cryofixation.
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This method uses laser pre-micro-patterned aclar discs as culture substrates, that are compatible with cryofixation, followed by resin embedding.
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