NCIt definition : The act of decreasing both the temperature and blood flow to an organ or tissue for
the purpose of preserving it for transplantation.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: In surgery, the cooling of a tissue, organ, or body part after its blood
supply has been reduced or cut off. This can occur while the organ is still in the
body or after it is removed from the body if the organ is to be used for transplantation.;