In Vitro (Adjective)
Meaning
Of a biological process occurring in an artificial environment outside the living organism; "in vitro fertilization".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The scientist successfully conducted several in vitro experiments using cell cultures to study the effects of the new compound.
- In vitro fertilization has become a common method ofertility treatment in many countries around the world.
- Researchers developed a new in vitro model of cardiac hypertrophy using human cardiac cells.
- The in vitro testing showed promising results for the new chemotherapy drug, leading to human clinical trials.
- The study used in vitro assays to evaluate the antimicrobial properties of various plant extracts.