What does "cryopod" mean?

A sealed pod or chamber used to preserve a living organism, usually a human, in a state of suspended animation or cryosleep at extremely low temperatures.

How do you pronounce "cryopod"?

Pronounced //ˈkraɪ.oʊˌpɒd//.

Cryopod

//ˈkraɪ.oʊˌpɒd// noun

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Noun

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A sealed pod or chamber used to preserve a living organism, usually a human, in a state of suspended animation or cryosleep at extremely low temperatures.
"These loads include 10 external cryopod pumps, …"

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Etymology

From cryo + pod.

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