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process by which eye(s) or its components are kept viable outside of the organism from which they are derived; for example, kept from decay by means of a chemical agent, cooling, or a fluid substitute that mimics the natural state within the organism; may be for preservation to implant into an organism or for permanent preservation; also includes physical storage (bank) of preserved eyes.

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1114-0604