refrigeration (redirected from refrigerated)

refrigeration /re·frig·er·a·tion/ (re-frij″er-a´shun) therapeutic application of low temperature.

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re·frig·er·a·tion (r-frj-rshn)

n.

1. The act or process of cooling a substance.

2. The act or process of preserving by cooling.

3. The reducing of a fever.

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re·friger·ate v.

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refrigeration

1. therapeutic application of low temperature. See also induced hypothermia.

2. a major part of the preservation of perishable food, biologicals and other materials by chilling or freezing.

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refrigeration test

see chylomicron test.