lyophilized adj 1: used of tissue or blood or serum or other biological substances; dried by freezing in a high vacuum [syn: {lyophilized}, {lyophilised}, {freeze-dried}]
lyophilized \lyophilized\ adj. dried by freezing and subsequent evaporation of the water in a high vacuum; -- used of tissue or blood or serum or other biological or sensitive substances. Syn: lyophilised, freeze-dried. [WordNet 1.5]