cryonics

[ krahy-on-iks ]
/ kraɪˈɒn ɪks /

noun (used with a singular verb)

the deep-freezing of human bodies at death for preservation and possible revival in the future; cryostasis(def 1).

Origin of cryonics

1965–70, Americanism; cryo- + -nics, on the model of bionics, electronics, etc.

OTHER WORDS FROM cryonics

cry·on·ic, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for cryonics

cryonics
/ (kraɪˈɒnɪks) /

noun

(functioning as singular) the practice of freezing a human corpse in the hope of restoring it to life in the future