diff --git a/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/weapon.dm b/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/weapon.dm
index f4914d4af0f..5d24d00725f 100644
--- a/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/weapon.dm
+++ b/code/modules/research/nanites/nanite_programs/weapon.dm
@@ -149,7 +149,7 @@
 
 /datum/nanite_program/cryo
 	name = "Cryogenic Treatment"
-	desc = "The nanites rapidly skin heat through the host's skin, lowering their temperature."
+	desc = "The nanites rapidly sink heat through the host's skin, lowering their temperature."
 	use_rate = 1
 	rogue_types = list(/datum/nanite_program/skin_decay, /datum/nanite_program/pyro)