adj 1 a  :  of or relating to the production of very low temperatures  b  :  being or relating to very low temperatures  2  :  requiring or involving the use of a cryogenic temperature < surgery>  < arterial thrombolysis>  cryo*gen*i*cal*ly adv 
 
 
 
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