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entity go
that which is perceived or known or inferred to have its own distinct existence (living or nonliving)

physical entity go
an entity that has physical existence

process, physical process go
a sustained phenomenon or one marked by gradual changes through a series of states

organic process, biological process go
a process occurring in living organisms

preservation
a process that saves organic substances from decay

noun.process

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fixing, fixation go
(histology) the preservation and hardening of a tissue sample to retain as nearly as possible the same relations they had in the living body
embalmment go
preservation (of a dead body) by treating with balsams and drugs and other chemicals
plastination go
a process involving fixation and dehydration and forced impregnation and hardening of biological tissues
refrigeration, infrigidation go
the process of cooling or freezing (e.g., food) for preservative purposes