vitro
|vi-tro|
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/ˈviːtroʊ/
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/ˈviːtrəʊ/
outside living organism
Etymology
Etymology Information
'vitro' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vitrum,' where 'vitrum' meant 'glass.'
Historical Evolution
'vitrum' transformed into the modern English term 'vitro,' used in scientific contexts to denote processes occurring in glass or controlled environments.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'glass,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'in a controlled environment outside a living organism.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to a process or reaction occurring in a controlled environment outside a living organism.
The scientists conducted the experiment in vitro to observe the cellular reactions.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39