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lyophilization /ly·oph·i·li·za·tion/ (li-of″ĭ-lĭ-za´shun) the creation of a stable preparation of a biological substance by rapid freezing and dehydration of the frozen product under high vacuum.
lyophilization [li-of″ĭ-lĭ-za´shun] the creation of a stable preparation of a biologic substance by rapid freezing and dehydration of the frozen product under high vacuum. See also freeze-drying.
lyophilization the creation of a stable preparation of a biological substance by rapid freezing and dehydration of the frozen product under high vacuum. Called also freeze-drying.
lyophilization Freeze drying A method for preserving foods or biologicals, where a substance–eg, coagulation factor VIII, is 'snap-frozen' in liquid nitrogen–-70ºC and placed in a high vacuum to remove the water
vapor as it sublimes; once the water is removed, the substance is brought to room temperature and stored. Cf Quick-freeze technique. Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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