Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vivo

adverb

/ˈviː.voʊ/

Definition

In a way that is alive or in a living manner.

Examples

The biological process occurs in vivo within the cells of the organism.
Researchers conducted in vivo studies to better understand the effects of the drug.
The animal models provided valuable in vivo insights into human diseases.

Meaning

The term ‘vivo’ is often used in scientific contexts to describe processes or experiments conducted on living organisms, as opposed to ‘in vitro,’ which refers to studies done outside of a living organism.