Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
in-vitro
Adjective
/ɪn ˈvɪtrəʊ/
Definition
In-vitro refers to processes or reactions that occur in a controlled environment outside a living organism, typically in test tubes or petri dishes.
Examples
- The in-vitro fertilization process has helped many couples conceive.
- Researchers conducted in-vitro experiments to test the drug’s efficacy.
Meaning
The term ‘in-vitro’ is derived from Latin, meaning ‘in glass’. It is commonly used in biological and medical contexts to describe studies conducted with microorganisms, cells, or biological molecules outside their normal biological context.
Synonyms
- Laboratory-based
- Test-tube
- Non-living system
