ex vitro
The term "ex vitro" describes the process or condition of transitioning biological material from an artificial environment to a natural one.
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Definition
C1Botany
(technical, academic)Describing the environment where plants or tissues are transferred from an artificial culture to soil or a potting mixture.
Example
- The seedlings were moved ex vitro to adapt to natural soil conditions.
- Ex vitro growth is crucial for plants previously grown in sterile lab environments.
C1Biology
(technical, academic)Referring to biological processes or experiments conducted outside an artificial culture environment.
Example
- Researchers studied the cells' behavior ex vitro to understand their natural growth patterns.
- Ex vitro experiments can provide insights into how organisms develop outside controlled conditions.
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