Ex Vivo (Adverb)
Meaning
In an artificial environment outside the living organism; "an egg fertilized in vitro".
Examples
- The researchers tested the effects of the new medication on the cells ex vivo before proceeding to human trials.
- Fertilization took place ex vivo, resulting in a successful embryo transfer.
- Stem cells were used to grow replacement organs ex vivo for transplantation.
- Scientists conducted the experiments on microorganisms ex vivo using artificial environments.
- To avoid rejection, the medical team cultured the immune cells ex vivo before the transplant.