English word cryostat comes from English cryo- (Cold, freezing.), English -stat
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| cryo- | English (eng) | Cold, freezing. |
| -stat | English (eng) | Forming nouns naming scientific instruments that act to render the prefixed element stationary or static in some respect. |
| cryostat | English (eng) | (biology) A microtome held at a constant low temperature. Any device used to maintain a constant low temperature. |