in vitro
The term "in vitro" originates from Latin, meaning "in glass," and is commonly used in scientific and medical fields.
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Definition
C1Scientific Research
(technical, academic)Conducted outside a living organism in a controlled environment, often in a laboratory setting.
Example
- The drug was tested in vitro before being administered to patients.
- In vitro studies are essential for understanding cellular mechanisms.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "in vitro":
ex vitroin vivoin uteroin situin vacuotest tubetissue culture