in vitro
adverb
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adj
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin in vitro, from vitrum (“glass”).
- In an artificial environment outside the living organism.
“In recent years, scientists have moved beyond in vitro fertilization. They are starting to assemble stem cells that can organize themselves into embryolike structures.”
“So you know, we have a good case with an increasing body of evidence, supported by a trifecta of research from human epidemiology, animal and in vitro studies, which suggests that prenatal acetaminophen or paracetamol might alter fetal development, increasing the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.”
adv
Etymology: Borrowed from Latin in vitro, from vitrum (“glass”).
- In an artificial environment outside the living organism.