0 the process of changing, or changing something, into glass, or into a substance like glass --
1 the process of freezing human eggs and embryos, so they can be stored and used later --
The in vitro blastocysts were compared with embryos derived from the uterus (in vivo blastocysts) regarding the effect of vitrification solution on embryonic development prior to vitrification.
Effect of biopsy and vitrification on in vitro survival of ovine embryos at different stages of development.
Before vitrification, both types of embryos were exposed to vitrification solution, and subsequent embryonic development was inhibited with increasing time of exposure.
Vitrification protocols characterized by an ultrarapid cooling rate have been shown to be promising methods for oocyte cryopreservation.
Effect of sucrose or trehalose on vitrification of equine oocytes 12 h or 24 h after the onset of maturation.
The kinetics of repacking, solvent-density change, solvent transport and vitrification has not yet been investigated.
Thus, the best cooling rate may be the slowest rate that causes vitrification and prevents ice formation.
If vitrification occurs between fluid membranes (small solutes, a2), the presence of the glass will hinder the transition to the gel phase.
