Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-cellulo
Adverb
/ɪnˈsɛljuːloʊ/
Definition
In-cellulo refers to processes or experiments that are conducted within living cells.
Examples
- The researchers observed the reactions in-cellulo to better understand cellular processes.
- Many drugs are tested in-cellulo to evaluate their effects on living cells.
- In-cellulo studies provide insights that are not possible in in vitro experiments.
Meaning
The term is often used in scientific contexts, particularly in biology and biochemistry, to describe research or reactions that occur inside cells, as opposed to in vitro (outside a living organism) or in vivo (within a living organism).
Synonyms
- In vitro (in a test tube)
- In vivo (within a living organism)
- Cell-based
